# RipaLip University vs Blind Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blind Guide at 100% against RipaLip University's 54%. Blind Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). RipaLip University's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RipaLip University sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Blind Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blind Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipaLip University has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of RipaLip University's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blind Guide's.

RipaLip University ships an update every 3 months, Blind Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RipaLip University | Blind Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripalip-university/id1455398834/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-guide/id6809900062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 31 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ripalip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455398833) | [Trailmark Operations](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809900064) |

## What reviewers say

### RipaLip University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripalip-university/id1455398834)

This app provides anglers with quick access to setup, tweak, and dial-in marine electronics. It offers guides, tips, and personalized settings for over 150 pieces of equipment, eliminating the need for lengthy manuals or online searches.

**Highlights:** Quick Start Guides, Advanced Reference Guides, Installation and Networking Info, How-To Videos, Personalized 'My Rig' section, Custom Cheatsheets with settings, Notes and waypoint saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RipaLip Angler | $4.99 | per year |
| RipaLip Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### Blind Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-guide/id6809900062)

Log waterfowl hunts and analyze your success with automatic weather data. Get personalized forecasts and insights to improve your hunting strategy based on historical data and conditions.

**Highlights:** Log hunts with automatic weather data, Analyze harvest statistics, Predictive hunt forecasts, Blind performance analysis, Migration timing insights, CSV data export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blind Guide Pro, Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Blind Guide Pro, Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RipaLip University free?

RipaLip University is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blind Guide free?

Blind Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RipaLip University or Blind Guide?

Blind Guide is rated higher. RipaLip University averages 3.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Blind Guide averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do RipaLip University or Blind Guide have ads?

Neither RipaLip University nor Blind Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RipaLip University or Blind Guide?

RipaLip University ships an update every 3 months, and Blind Guide every 5 days. Most recently, RipaLip University was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blind Guide on October 26, 2026.

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