AAPD Reference Manual vs VDA EVENTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AAPD Reference Manual
This app provides the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's oral health policies, clinical guidelines, and other practice-related information. It is updated annually and covers positions on oral health for infants, children, and those with special needs.
- Oral health policies
- Clinical practice guidelines
- Information for pediatric dentists
- Updated annually
- Covers special healthcare needs
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Updated annually, this publication contains the AAPD's oral health policies, clinical practice guidelines, and additional information pertinent to the practice of pediatric dentistry. The AAPD's clearly identified positions on oral health policies for infants, children and individuals with special health care needs are reviewed and revised on a regular basis. The complete Reference Manual is also available online at: http://www.aapd.org
VDA EVENTS
Connect with a community of dental professionals in Virginia. This app supports members, their patients, and teams by addressing their needs and fostering the practice of dentistry in the state.
- Professional community networking
- Support for members and patients
- Dentistry practice advancement
- Resource hub for dental professionals
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The Virginia Dental Association is a community of dentists united as a powerful alliance with the ability to shape the practice of dentistry in Virginia. We are committed to our members, their patients, and their teams, meeting the needs of each in any way that we can.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VDA EVENTS at 5.0 against AAPD Reference Manual's 3.7. VDA EVENTS also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). AAPD Reference Manual's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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.
VDA EVENTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AAPD Reference Manual has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AAPD Reference Manual ships an update every 16 months, VDA EVENTS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AAPD Reference Manual | VDA EVENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry | Virginia Dental Association |
Customer experience
AAPD Reference Manual
VDA EVENTS
In-app purchases
AAPD Reference Manual
No in-app purchases
VDA EVENTS
No in-app purchases
