Comparison

SD Group vs ACB Link

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

Head to head
About

SD Group

This app provides prerecorded square dancing tips for iOS devices, eliminating the need for a live caller or external playback devices. Organize your dances into playlists and control playback with simple, intuitive features.

Highlights
  • Prerecorded square dancing tips
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Playback controls (play, pause, skip)
  • Tip timer for dancer rotation
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
  • iTunes library integration
Features
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Enjoy square dancing without a live caller! This is the app you need for your iPad or iPhone to use prerecorded square dancing tips. It replaces what people have historically called "tape group". No more tapes, no need for a PC or PC emulation on a Mac. Install this app, create playlists from recorded tips in your iTunes library, then sync it up to your iOS device. Connect your iOS device to a speaker and you're ready to go. A simple interface allows you to select a playlist and then control the playback operation. Basic playback features include: - play / pause - mark the end of a sequence - go back to the beginning of a sequence - backup or skip forward a few seconds - adjust volume Other features include: - tip timer to manage dancer rotation - forward and backward track selection - "Undo" for accidental sequence marking or backing up (iPad only) - support for Bluetooth keyboards Take advantage of iTunes for maximum playlist organization and tip selection. Create smart playlists and use iTunes sorting capabilities to create custom dances. Some hints on organizing your iTunes library with the prerecorded tips: - Set the Album to the name of the dance - Set the Artist to the name of the caller - set the Genre to Square Dance - Set the song title to one of the tips called at the dance

About

ACB Link

This app connects members and friends of the American Council of the Blind, providing access to resources, news updates, and affiliate connections. It also offers ACB Media programming and on-demand podcasts to enhance life and independence for those dealing with sight loss.

Highlights
  • Access ACB resources
  • Receive news push notifications
  • Connect with affiliates
  • Stream ACB Media programming
  • Play ACB podcasts on demand
  • Information on dealing with sight loss
  • Fully accessible with VoiceOver
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ACB Link connects members and friends of the American Council of the Blind. With ACB Link, you can: 1) Access valuable resources offered by the American Council of the Blind 2) Get push notifications designed to keep you in the know about late-breaking news items of value to ACB members and friends 3) Easily and conveniently connect to the state and special-interest affiliates of the American Council of the Blind via the app's affiliate tab 4) Be informed and entertained by the programming available from ACB Media's various channels via the Streams tab 5) Play ACB podcasts on demand so you never again have to miss information that enhances your life and increases your independence 6) Gain valuable information that focuses on dealing with sight loss, whether you're facing vision loss yourself or have an elderly parent or relative who is. ACB Link is intuitive, easy to use, and fully accessible with VoiceOver, Apple's screen reader built into iOS. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) was founded in 1961 but many of its state affiliates and local chapters have a history that can be traced back to the 1880s. Since its inception, ACB and its affiliates have been at the forefront in advocating for programs and policies that have created the opportunities blind and visually impaired Americans now enjoy. The American Council of the Blind believes in the acceptance of all blind persons irrespective of where they are in their adjustment to blindness. We value every person for their individual strengths, abilities, and accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing ACB Link serve as a further vehicle of communication and interaction among all members of the ACB community and among those with questions and concerns about sight loss.

Screenshots

SD Group1 screens
ACB Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SD Group at 4.7 against ACB Link's 3.8. ACB Link's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SD Group holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SD Group versus ACB Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSD GroupACB Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdward ZeiglerAmerican Council of the Blind Inc

Customer experience

SD Group

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ACB Link

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SD Group

No in-app purchases

None

ACB Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SD Group free?
SD Group is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACB Link free?
ACB Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SD Group or ACB Link?
SD Group is rated higher. SD Group averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ACB Link averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do SD Group or ACB Link have ads?
Neither SD Group nor ACB Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SD Group or ACB Link?
SD Group ships an update every 6 months, and ACB Link every 6 months. Most recently, SD Group was updated on September 14, 2026 and ACB Link on September 15, 2026.

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