# SignUpGenius vs Oakward

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oakward at 100% against SignUpGenius's 2%. Oakward also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.3) and ads (none vs shown). SignUpGenius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (156 vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oakward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SignUpGenius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Oakward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SignUpGenius has 156 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of SignUpGenius's written reviews are positive against 100% of Oakward's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SignUpGenius | Oakward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signupgenius/id1314654833/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oakward/id6802793606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SignUpGenius, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314654832) | [William Montgomery](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802724331) |

## What reviewers say

### SignUpGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signupgenius/id1314654833)

Easily create and manage event sign-ups, volunteer schedules, and group activities from your phone. Coordinate participants, track RSVPs, send automated reminders, and collect payments securely. This tool streamlines event planning for schools, nonprofits, and community groups.

**Highlights:** Create online sign ups, Manage RSVPs and schedules, Send automated reminders, Collect payments and donations, Organize school and nonprofit events, Access sign ups on mobile

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to view signups you've joined
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to existing signups
- ✅ Website version works well for creation
- 🎯 Useful for quick signup verification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements covering screen
- 🔄 Requires re-login every time app opens
- 📝 Cannot create or edit signups in app
- 🖥️ Desktop website layout forced on mobile
- ⚠️ Blank screens and navigation failures

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login fails with correct credentials
- Blank/white screens after navigation
- Password entry causes app shutdown
- App locks out users after failed login attempts

**Requested features**

- Create and manage signups directly in app
- Push notifications for signup changes and events
- Favorites or bookmarks for frequently used signups
- Calendar view with date filtering
- Admin tools to edit volunteer assignments


### Oakward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oakward/id6802793606)

This app gamifies household chores for children, turning tasks into quests with experience points and gold rewards. Parents approve completed work, and children can use their earned currency to 'purchase' privileges or contribute to family goals. It aims to reduce arguments over chores and teach valuable skills.

**Highlights:** Chore gamification with XP and gold, Quest creation and customization, Hero creation and customization, Parental approval system, Customizable reward shop, Family Vault for shared goals, Boss battles for collaborative chores

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oakward Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Oakward Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SignUpGenius free?

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

### Is Oakward free?

Oakward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SignUpGenius or Oakward?

Oakward is rated higher. SignUpGenius averages 1.3 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Oakward averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SignUpGenius or Oakward have ads?

SignUpGenius shows ads; Oakward does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*