# First Ruston vs JCampus Student

The clearest difference is rating: First Ruston at 5.0 against JCampus Student's 2.5. JCampus Student's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (186 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

First Ruston holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JCampus Student has 186 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

First Ruston ships an update every 31 months, JCampus Student fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Ruston | JCampus Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-ruston/id1103372455/reviews)** | [2.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcampus-student/id6443708780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The First Baptist Church of Ruston Louisiana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510608421) | [EDgear of America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648544332) |

## What reviewers say

### First Ruston

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-ruston/id1103372455)

Stay connected with church activities through messages, notifications, and event updates. Access the Bible and view the church calendar directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Watch or listen to messages, Receive push notifications, Read the Bible, View event calendar, Stay connected with church

**In-app purchases:** none


### JCampus Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcampus-student/id6443708780)

This app facilitates communication and access to school information for students and staff. It allows for messaging, document viewing, and receiving important notifications regarding attendance, discipline, and emergencies.

**Highlights:** Two-way messaging with staff/student groups, Document and report viewing, Attendance and discipline tracking, Automated attendance notifications, Emergency text alerts, Roster updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Ruston free?

First Ruston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JCampus Student free?

JCampus Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Ruston or JCampus Student?

First Ruston is rated higher. First Ruston averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while JCampus Student averages 2.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do First Ruston or JCampus Student have ads?

Neither First Ruston nor JCampus Student shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Ruston or JCampus Student?

First Ruston ships an update every 31 months, and JCampus Student fortnightly. Most recently, First Ruston was updated on September 22, 2026 and JCampus Student on October 13, 2026.

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