CPD Portfolio vs iWHELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPD Portfolio
Easily record and manage your professional development activities. Capture diary entries, reflective notes, and upload evidence like documents and audio recordings. Access webinars, resources, and track your progress towards professional standards.
- Capture CPD diary and reflective entries
- Align entries to professional standards
- Upload documents, certificates, and audio evidence
- Access live CPD webinars and upcoming events
- View CPD entry progress and hours
- Document scanner for evidence upload
- Access web-based dashboard
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Using the CPDme app quickly capture evidence and maintain an accurate record of your development, linked to professional standards. Capture your CPD Diary and Reflective entries whilst on the move, managing all of your CPD evidence in one place. Align all of your CPD entries to your professional / governing body standards in readiness for any management review, audit or job interview. The CPDme app Dashboard screen provides you with useful infographics of your CPD entries and the ability to book onto great, upcoming CPD events and webinars that will contribute to your continued development. Some of the key features and functionality are: - Quickly and securely register as a new member of CPDme via the app based upon your profession. - Login to the mobile app as an existing member of CPDme to capture your development on the move. - Create new diary and reflective entries that will form part of your CPD Portfolio, aligning this to professional / governing body standards. - Access live CPD Webinars and register for all upcoming events in just a few simple clicks. - Preview, edit and search through all of your entries. - View percentage completion for each of your entries as well as the number of CPD hours for each entry. - Upload and attach evidence captured and stored on your mobile device. - Use the new Document Scanner feature to upload key documents and certificates from your device that are perfectly formatted. - Upload a Reflective audio recording of your learning and development. - Securely access your web-based CPD Dashboard for additional features via the app Profile tab, using our quick and simple Dashboard Authenticator to gain access. - View an extensive library of CPD resources including our Shared CPD area and Videos library. - Receive great offer notifications for CPD courses, events and conferences. - Receive reminders from a CPD Buddy to update your Portfolio if you don't use the app for a set period of time. - Get personalised and responsive support from a team of professionals. - Provide feedback for future upgrades and features. Other Features Include: - Summary Dashboard of CPD - View All Entries - Add CPD Diary Entry - Add Reflective Practice - Add to “My Files” CPD Evidence Store - Personal Profile - Access CPD Webinars - Access Shared CPD Opportunities - CPD Videos and Guides - CPD Knowledge Base Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and https://www.cpdme.com/privacy/.
iWHELD
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The FREE online support programme and study created specifically to support care homes and their staff in Improving the Wellbeing and Health for People Living with Dementia (iWHELD). Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), iWHELD is here to provide connection, coaching and care for care staff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iWHELD at none against CPD Portfolio's 3. iWHELD also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CPD Portfolio's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CPD Portfolio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iWHELD asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CPD Portfolio | iWHELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CPD Made Easy Ltd | Smartshore B.V. |
Bugs and requests
CPD Portfolio
Reported bugs
6 issues- Unable to select boxes when submitting a diary entry
- Won't allow login, rendering app useless
- Very glitchy to use on the app
- Login screen freezes
- App update promised for over a year with integration to clinical skills
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- Appalling sign-up and login process
Requested features
4 requests- More focus on Occupational Therapist development
- Include a related reading section for bibliography and notes
- Ability to create portfolio from the app, not just desktop/web version
- Integration with Clinical Skills app (promised but not delivered)
iWHELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPD Portfolio
- Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Reflective Practice$0.99
iWHELD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CPD Portfolio free?
Is iWHELD free?
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