# Hoboken Grace vs OnCourse Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Hoboken Grace at 5.0 against OnCourse Connect's 2.0. Hoboken Grace also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). OnCourse Connect's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hoboken Grace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnCourse Connect has 198 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hoboken Grace ships an update every 2 months, OnCourse Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoboken Grace | OnCourse Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboken-grace/id1435406100/reviews)** | [2.0 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncourse-connect/id1573060333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoboken Grace Community Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435406099) | [OnCourse Systems For Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/910659961) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoboken Grace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboken-grace/id1435406100)

Access powerful content and resources to foster spiritual growth and community connection. Engage with past messages, follow a Bible reading plan, and discover upcoming events. Share favorite content and download messages for offline access.

**Highlights:** Watch/listen to past messages, Bible reading plan, Save upcoming events, Share messages, Download for offline listening, Save memory verse artwork, Take notes

**In-app purchases:** none


### OnCourse Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncourse-connect/id1573060333)

Access your student portal on the go. View grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, and fees. Receive push notifications for important updates and manage multiple student accounts easily.

**Highlights:** View grades and assignments, Track attendance, Access class schedules, Check school fees, Manage push notifications, Switch between multiple student accounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient grade tracking on-the-go
- 📱 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
- ✅ Real-time grade updates
- 🎓 Helpful for monitoring student performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent login failures and authentication issues
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Attendance tab causes app to go black
- 🔄 Requires login every single time app opens
- 🐛 Recent updates break existing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login system rejects correct credentials
- Password reset loop - new password rejected immediately
- Attendance tab displays black screen
- App crashes when switching between students
- Update required message appears despite being on latest version

**Requested features**

- Google Student login integration
- Remember me/auto-login functionality
- Face ID/biometric authentication that actually works
- Back button for navigation
- Better attendance tracking system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoboken Grace free?

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

### Is OnCourse Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hoboken Grace or OnCourse Connect?

Hoboken Grace is rated higher. Hoboken Grace averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while OnCourse Connect averages 2.0 from 198 ratings.

### Do Hoboken Grace or OnCourse Connect have ads?

Neither Hoboken Grace nor OnCourse Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoboken Grace or OnCourse Connect?

Hoboken Grace ships an update every 2 months, and OnCourse Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hoboken Grace was updated on October 24, 2026 and OnCourse Connect on October 25, 2026.

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