AARP Now by AARP. 1 subscription plan from $20.00 per year. 2% of 161 recent reviews mention billing. Verified Oct 23, 2026.
- App Store rating4.8★ from 183,724 ratings
- Cheapest subscription$20.00 per year
- Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months4 of 161 reviews
On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.
What the data says
- Free trial converts to a paid plan1 year free trial, then $20.00 per year
All signals behind this verdict
| Reviews in the last 12 months | 161 |
|---|---|
| Reviews mentioning billing | 4 (2.5%) |
| One- or two-star share, last 90 days | 64% of 22 |
| App Store rating | 4.8 (183,724 ratings) |
| Developer's apps | 8, 2 removed from the store |
| Age | 5,868 days |
| Days since last update | 1 |
| Subscription plans | 1 |
| Subscription price changes, last 12 months | 39 |
| Overall review sentiment | negative |
Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.
What AARP Now costs
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $20.00 per year.
- Annual Membership Subscription1 year free trial, then renews every year$20.00
Price changes
- Dec 26, 2024: Annual Membership Subscription went from $16.00 to $20.00 per year
How to cancel AARP Now
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Select AARP Now (listed under a plan name such as Annual Membership Subscription).
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.
Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.
What reviewers say
Rating breakdown
Recent updates
- 4.5.0Oct 21, 2026
- 4.3.1Aug 3, 2026
- 4.3.0Jun 2, 2026
- 4.2.5Apr 7, 2026
- 4.2.4Feb 17, 2026
Praised
- Informative articles and content
- Useful for seniors and retirees
- Variety of features (games, workouts, community)
Complained about
- Frequent bugs and glitches
- Clunky and frustrating user interface
- Ads despite paid membership
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Reported bugs
Login issues and repeated sign-ins required; Rewards system not functioning properly; Video/quiz content not loading or working as expected; Compatibility problems on certain devices.
Recent one-star reviews
App is useless for playing gamesOnce you get to a game, the game doesn’t load. The advertisement that I’m assuming is suppose to play first doesn’t load. If you hit the back button like they suggest and then go back to the game it then freezes.
WHY, WHY, WHY…does it keep logging out (‼️) spontaneously, losing track of all that I’ve completed❓❓‼️
An absolute insult to senior citizens. Completely unusable.For an organization that is supposed to advocate for older adults, AARP should be deeply embarrassed by this app. The design completely ignores basic accessibility standards.The text fields and password boxes are microscopic and incredibly frustrating to use. To make matters worse, if you try to inc…
Recent five-star reviews
AARP CARDCouldn’t live without it!!!
Stroke SymptomsVery very informative! Thank you AARP!
I love this appThis is how I keep informed on so many topics not just Social Security and Medicare but many other topics that we may not think about every day but have an effect on our daily lives. AARP helps to me expand my knowledge about things l need to enrich my life as a senior citizen. Thanks AARP.
About the developer
AARP has published on the App Store since Sep 29, 2010: 8 app(s), 2 of them no longer in the store.
- AARP Publications4.8★
- AARP Innovation Lab First Look4.5★
- HomeFit AR4.7★
- AARP Staying Sharp4.7★
- AARP SafeTrip™4.3★
Alternatives to AARP Now
Also similar: Hallmark Cards Now (4.9★), AHS: American Home Shield (4.9★), Smart911 (4.7★), Ting (4.8★), AAA Mobile (4.8★), Home by ShowingTime (4.9★)
Questions people ask
How much does AARP Now cost?
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $20.00 per year.
How do I cancel AARP Now?
On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select AARP Now and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
Does AARP Now have a free trial?
Yes: Annual Membership Subscription offers a 1 year free trial, then $20.00 per year.
Is AARP Now free to use?
The AARP Now app is free to download and use for AARP members. While the app itself is free, it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Membership to AARP is required to access all features and benefits.
AARP Now in one paragraph
AARP Now by AARP is a Lifestyle app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $20.00 per year across 1 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 183,724 ratings. 4 of 161 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (2%). The developer has 8 app(s) on the App Store, 2 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.
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