# APU Now vs Vigil

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APU Now at none against Vigil's 1. APU Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (105 vs 2). Vigil's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vigil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. APU Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vigil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APU Now has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | APU Now | Vigil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apu-now/id1476265457/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-course-notifier/id6761343296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azusa Pacific University](https://appshunter.io/developer/355720452) | [Sibling Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888996939) |

## What reviewers say

### APU Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apu-now/id1476265457)

Discover and stay informed about events and activities relevant to your interests. Connect with others and contribute to building a stronger community.

**Highlights:** Post events, Receive notifications, Discover happenings, Build community, Join discussions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vigil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-course-notifier/id6761343296)

This app helps students track class availability and receive instant notifications when seats open at supported schools. It simplifies course management, reducing the need for constant manual checking of registration pages.

**Highlights:** Track class availability, Receive instant seat opening alerts, Manage courses in one place, Organize course watches, Review past course activity, Connect to student community

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vigil Scholar | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APU Now free?

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

### Is Vigil free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APU Now or Vigil?

Vigil is rated higher. APU Now averages 4.6 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Vigil averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do APU Now or Vigil have ads?

Vigil shows ads; APU Now does not.

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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.*