Second Church vs Illinois
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Church
Stay connected with a Christ-centered community and enhance your spiritual journey. Access all the essential information about church events, services, and activities directly from your mobile device.
- Stay connected with church community
- Access event information
- Enhance Sunday gathering experience
- Receive church updates
- Mobile access to church details
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Our mission at Second Church of Christ is to make Christ-centered disciples, and we believe that connecting God and His people are major parts of our Christ-centered journey. That's why we created the Second Church app. The App will give you the who, what, where, when, and why of Second Church of Christ from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. It will help you stay connected during the week and will enhance your experience during our Sunday morning gatherings. Connecting at Second just got a lot easier. Download the Second Church app today!
Illinois
Navigate the University of Illinois with this comprehensive digital companion. Access class schedules, your student ID, campus maps, and event information. Utilize an AI assistant for university-related questions and discover wellness resources.
- Customizable home screen
- Class schedules and locations
- Digital student ID and bus pass
- AI-powered university assistant
- Interactive campus maps with amenities
- Campus event listings
- Wellness resources
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Your digital companion to the University of Illinois, the Illinois app is for you, whether you’re a student, a Fighting Illini fan, an employee, or a first-time visitor. Features include: • A customizable home screen to make the app your own • Campus map with amenities like ADA entrances, all-gender restrooms, and lactation spaces • Class schedules, locations, and building floor plans • Illini ID, library card, and MTD bus pass • Digital business card • Wellness and safety resources, including SafeWalk requests and 24/7 crisis hotlines • Residence hall dining menus tailored to your food preferences • Groups: create or join one, or explore the official Illinois communities you’re already part of • University events, including Fighting Illini sports, Campus Recreation group fitness classes, arts, culture, and more Your quickest path to support is to report issues at https://go.illinois.edu/AppFeedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Second Church at 5.0 against Illinois's 2.7. Second Church also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Illinois's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Second Church holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illinois has 117 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Second Church ships an update every 3 months, Illinois every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Church | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.7 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 117 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Second Church of Christ | University of Illinois |
Customer experience
Second Church
Illinois
In-app purchases
Second Church
No in-app purchases
Illinois
No in-app purchases
