Comparison

APA Communities vs AIPLA

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

Head to head

About

APA Communities

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American Psychiatric Association's dedicated app for connecting to APA Communities from your personal device. APA Communities are online hubs for members for discussion, resources, and networking. There are Communities for each of APA’s Caucuses, Minority and Underrepresented (M/UR) Caucuses, special interest member groups, and more.

About

AIPLA

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The AIPLA Mobile App is the official app of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, designed to enhance your event experience. Easily access detailed information on event agendas, attendees, sessions, speakers, exhibitors, and venue logistics. Create a personalized schedule, receive real-time updates, and stay connected and informed before, during, and after each event.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AIPLA at every 3 months against APA Communities's every 11 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

APA Communities ships an update every 11 months, AIPLA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

APA Communities versus AIPLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	APA Communities	AIPLA
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 11 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	17.6	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	53 MB	53 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	American Psychiatric Association	American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

In-app purchases

None

APA Communities

No in-app purchases

None

AIPLA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APA Communities free?

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

Is AIPLA free?

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

Do APA Communities or AIPLA have ads?

Neither APA Communities nor AIPLA shows ads.

Which is updated more often, APA Communities or AIPLA?

APA Communities ships an update every 11 months, and AIPLA every 3 months. Most recently, APA Communities was updated on October 25, 2026 and AIPLA on October 11, 2026.