# Second Church vs Illinois

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Church | Illinois |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-church/id1373000241/reviews)** | [2.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois/id1476075513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 29 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Second Church of Christ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373000239) | [University of Illinois](https://appshunter.io/developer/422670617) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Church

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-church/id1373000241)

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.

**Highlights:** Stay connected with church community, Access event information, Enhance Sunday gathering experience, Receive church updates, Mobile access to church details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Illinois

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois/id1476075513)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Church free?

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

### Is Illinois free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Church or Illinois?

Second Church is rated higher. Second Church averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Illinois averages 2.7 from 117 ratings.

### Do Second Church or Illinois have ads?

Illinois shows ads; Second Church does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Church or Illinois?

Second Church ships an update every 3 months, and Illinois every 5 weeks. Most recently, Second Church was updated on July 4, 2026 and Illinois on September 15, 2026.

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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.*