MAD//Masters vs Active Retirement Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAD//Masters
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MAD//Masters by Rory Sutherland provides access to course content, live sessions, networking and the community for attendees of the MAD//Masters course. The app offers an all-in-one community platform where you can learn + network in one place as you navigate Rory’s course on behavioural science. Expand your creativity + elevate your career with MAD//Masters.
Active Retirement Network
Connect with a vibrant community focused on an active and purposeful retirement. Engage in discussions, join themed spaces, and access resources for health, finances, and lifestyle.
- Themed community spaces
- Discussions and conversations
- Live events
- Courses and resources
- Retirement lifestyle guidance
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Active Retirement Network is a community designed for people exploring a more connected, purposeful, and active retirement lifestyle. The app brings together members and contributors across key areas including health, money, lifestyle, active living, and giving back. Inside the app, members can join themed spaces, participate in discussions, and connect with others who share similar interests and life goals. Key features include: COMMUNITY SPACES Start Here : Starting point of the community — where members are welcomed, introduced, informed about the 5 Pillars of Retirement, and updated on important announcements, events, and activities. •Welcome •Introduce Yourself Here! •5 Pillars of Retirement •Announcements Connections : Engage in conversations, ask questions, and share experiences within a supportive community. •Chat •Feed •Live Events Guided Success: Dedicated to learning and growth — where members can access guided support, explore courses, and use helpful resources designed to support a fulfilling and successful retirement journey. •Courses •Resource Library
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Verdict
MAD//Masters and Active Retirement Network are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAD//Masters | Active Retirement Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hippocampus Media Ltd | Active Retirement Network LLC |
In-app purchases
MAD//Masters
No in-app purchases
Active Retirement Network
No in-app purchases





