SIS VHL vs EBSCO Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIS VHL
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This app is intended for students of Van Hall Larenstein in Leeuwarden and Velp. With this app, you will get mobile access to your schedule, results (grades and other results). You will receive messages about registration and grades, and you can register or unregister for courses and tests, minors and majors (specializations) This app gives you a better overview and insight into your studies. For more information check Studentnet. In case of questions you can get in touch with the Servicepoint.
EBSCO Mobile
Access your library's scholarly content and research materials on the go. Search, select, and read eBooks directly from the app, with seamless syncing between desktop and mobile devices. Continue your academic projects conveniently from anywhere.
- Connect to your library
- Search library content
- Access eBooks directly
- Sync across devices
- View eBook accessibility info
- EBSCO Open Search option
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Make progress on your research anytime, anywhere with EBSCO’s mobile app! Find and connect to your library, then simply search, choose, and use your library’s content. Continue your research projects even when you’re away from your desk thanks to syncing across desktop and mobile devices. Access eBooks directly from the app and find accessibility information in the eBook detail card. Designed to provide library users with an easy way to access library resources, the EBSCO app makes scholarly research more convenient. Users, please note that if you can't find (or are unable to sign-in to) your library institution, please choose "EBSCO Open Search" from the institution list and follow the prompt to start using the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EBSCO Mobile at monthly against SIS VHL's every 10 months. SIS VHL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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.
SIS VHL ships an update every 10 months, EBSCO Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIS VHL | EBSCO Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CACI bv | EBSCO Publishing |
Bugs and requests
SIS VHL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EBSCO Mobile
Reported bugs
10 issues- Login malfunctions and undesired logouts
- App crashes when clicking search bar
- Cannot log in, cannot find institute
- App redirects to EBSCOzone with error
- College sign-in link not opening
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- Sign-in window appears but keyboard does not
- App crashes when preparing book
- App stopped working, cannot search or see articles
- Cannot download ebooks or pdfs
- Search function doesn't find full texts of books, only fragments and abstracts
Requested features
9 requests- Add citation function
- Implement Google login
- Allow saving PDFs on iPhone
- Add 'My Folders' access
- Improve search specificity
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- Add advanced search criteria (ISBN, DOI, etc.)
- Manual date range selection for search
- Improve sub-chapter navigation
- Save reading progress
In-app purchases
SIS VHL
No in-app purchases
EBSCO Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SIS VHL free?
Is EBSCO Mobile free?
Do SIS VHL or EBSCO Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, SIS VHL or EBSCO Mobile?
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