The AASM Resource Library vs APAPP ACE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The AASM Resource Library
Access and read essential sleep medicine resources offline on your mobile device. This app syncs with your account to provide the latest publications from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, including manuals, classifications, and guides.
- Offline access to resources
- Syncs across devices
- Search within references
- Bookmark passages
- Download supplementary materials
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An essential app for all sleep physicians and sleep professionals - Download and read the top sleep references from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Resource Library directly to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. This app syncs with your AASM account to deliver your AASM Resource Library items to all of your devices. The AASM Resource Library is your gateway to the latest AASM Resources as they are released: - The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events - International Classification of Sleep Disorders Third Edition (ICSD-3) - Accreditation Reference Manual - Essential Readings in Sleep Medicine - Out of Center Sleep Testing Integration Guide - Technologist’s Handbook for Understanding and Implementing the Scoring Manual - AASM Membership Directory - And future AASM resources… Features: - Download and read all of your resources offline - Navigate your references with ease by tapping or swiping - Search within reference book - Bookmark and save passages from your references - Download supplementary materials
APAPP ACE
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Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers Application for Clinical Exchange (APAPP ACE) is an educational based platform that provides tailored medical education, tools, resources, and information for Advanced Practice Providers in the field of Pulmonology. APAPP ACE uses a peer to peer, customized process that enables APAPP subscribers to follow and exchange information with the APAPP leaders and their peers. APAPP ACE is an educational exchange application that ensures all users opt in and must agree to its terms and conditions before using the APAPP application. APAPP ACE is a unique mobile platform developed to meet the educational and professional needs of Advanced Practice Providers specializing in Pulmonology. This application is for education only, and is not intended for medical advice or consultation. APAPP ACE is your free, customized, on-demand educational exchange for: - Education in the form of video vignettes, webcasts, FAQs, key opinion leader conversations, peer to peer interviews, and featured podcasts - Current news, events, and publications for specific pulmonology related diseases - Digital Conference Coverage of emerging data, pertinent information, and expert opinions and analysis - Innovative educational tools, such as management algorithms, AI chatbots, and disease state guides - Community message boards for inquiries and general information Users will go through a standard registration process. First-time users will have to create a unique username and password, as well as fill out some very basic practice information. Users will then be able to customize their preferences for the specific diseases and medical information and education they want to view. Users are also able to interact and engage with their peers to communicate and educate each other to better the overall care for their practices and patients.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: APAPP ACE at every 4 days against The AASM Resource Library's every 10 months. The AASM Resource Library's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The AASM Resource Library ships an update every 10 months, APAPP ACE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The AASM Resource Library | APAPP ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | American Academy of Sleep Medicine | Focus Medical Communications, LLC |
In-app purchases
The AASM Resource Library
No in-app purchases
APAPP ACE
No in-app purchases
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