SIS VHL vs Gentlestudent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
Gentlestudent
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Gentlestudent biedt informele leerkansen aan en herkent verworven skills door gebruik te maken van Open Badges. Gentlestudent zet in op betekenisvol en diepgaand leren en doet dat in voortdurende dialoog met de studenten en de initiatieven in de stad zelf. Met Gentlestudent stelt Arteveldehogeschool een platform en app ter beschikking waarop de buurt en studenten elkaar vinden. Gentlestudent stelt een applicatie en webplatform ter beschikking die studenten stimuleert om informeel te leren via een aanbod van leerkansen in authentieke settings. Deze leerkansen kunnen gevonden worden via deze app. Bij het succesvol voltooien van deze leerkansen kunnen studenten hun verworven skills zichtbaar maken via de Open Badges die door het platform worden uitgereikt.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gentlestudent at every 2 weeks against SIS VHL's every 10 months. Gentlestudent also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, Gentlestudent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIS VHL | Gentlestudent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 8.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CACI bv | Arteveldehogeschool |
In-app purchases
SIS VHL
No in-app purchases
Gentlestudent
No in-app purchases









