Suitable vs Illinois State University
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Suitable
This app helps users maximize their educational journey and craft a compelling personal narrative. It's designed to assist individuals in showcasing their unique experiences and achievements effectively.
- Educational journey maximization
- Personal story crafting
- Unique story telling
- Achievement showcasing
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Suitable can help you make the most of your education and help you tell your unique story.
Illinois State University
Access academic information, manage finances, and explore campus resources. Stay updated on news, events, and navigate campus with interactive maps. Connect with student organizations and manage dining and housing.
- Access grades and class schedules
- Manage student accounts and financial aid
- View campus maps and transit routes
- Find dining options and menus
- Stay updated on news and events
- Access health and wellness resources
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ACADEMICS + Access your email, class schedule, and grades. + View Canvas assignments, exams, and important deadlines. FINANCES + Manage your student account and financial aid awards. + Add money to your Redbird Card. WELL-BEING AND CAMPUS RESOURCES + Access health services, counseling, and wellness resources. + Stay on track with academic advising and tutoring services. + Register for fitness classes, activities, and trips. NEWS, EVENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS + Get the latest news, including emergency alerts and announcements. + Learn about events happening on campus. GETTING AROUND CAMPUS + Navigate the campus with an interactive map. + View Redbird Express and transit routes around town. + Locate buildings, parking spots, and dining options. CAMPUS LIFE + Get involved with student organizations. DINING AND HOUSING + View dining menus, hours, and dining hall traffic + Manage your housing or dining contract. + View places to live on and off campus. + Monitor status of washers and dryers. REDBIRD ATHLETICS + View men’s and women’s sports. + Get tickets to sporting events. + Shop for Redbird gear. PERSONALIZATION + Customize your menu. + Favorite events, news, videos, directory, and map points. + Choose your experience. VISITOR RESOURCES + Access key resources like tours, dining, getting around campus, athletics, and events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Suitable at monthly against Illinois State University's every 9 months. Suitable also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 21) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Suitable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suitable has 6.4K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Suitable's written reviews are positive against 75% of Illinois State University's.
Suitable ships an update monthly, Illinois State University every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Suitable | Illinois State University |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (6.4K ratings) — better | 4.6 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suitable | Illinois State University |
Customer experience
Suitable
Illinois State University
Bugs and requests
Suitable
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login errors
- Submission issues causing zero grades
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to change curriculum
- Easier profile picture upload
Illinois State University
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Suitable
No in-app purchases
Illinois State University
No in-app purchases
Questions
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