Comparison

The Institute AU vs SRCD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

The Institute AU

Aust. Institute of Architects

Society for Research in Child

Free

📚 Education

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About

The Institute AU

Features

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The official app for members of the Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA). Built for our members, The Institute AU app keeps you connected to your professional community and gives you access to essential resources wherever you are. Key features: Events: Stay up to date with upcoming events, conferences and webinars, and register directly in the app. Exclusive content: Access members-only learning, research, guidelines and publications to stay at the forefront of architecture and the built environment. Notifications and alerts: Get real-time updates on Institute news and important deadlines.

About

SRCD

Features

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The SRCD app is where you can find information about the Biennials, webinars, and all other events hosted by SRCD.

Screenshots

The Institute AU4 screens

SRCD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SRCD at every 3 weeks against The Institute AU's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Institute AU ships an update every 3 months, SRCD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

The Institute AU versus SRCD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Institute AU	SRCD
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	55 MB	55 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS LIMITED	Society for Research in Child Development

In-app purchases

None

The Institute AU

No in-app purchases

None

SRCD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Institute AU free?

The Institute AU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SRCD free?

SRCD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Institute AU or SRCD have ads?

Neither The Institute AU nor SRCD shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Institute AU or SRCD?

The Institute AU ships an update every 3 months, and SRCD every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Institute AU was updated on October 16, 2026 and SRCD on September 28, 2026.