Comparison

Linkbus vs Student Assist App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Linkbus

Get real-time bus schedules for the College of St. Benedict and Saint John's University. This lightweight app automatically fetches the latest information to ensure accuracy. Developed with the community in mind, it provides a convenient way to track campus transportation.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus schedule
  • Automatic data fetching
  • Accurate and up-to-date information
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Community-focused development
Features
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Linkbus is a fast and lightweight app providing a realtime view of the Link bus schedule for the College of St. Benedict and Saint John's University campuses. Linkbus automatically fetches the latest bus schedule information from data from csbsju.edu/bus to provide the most accurate and up-to-date schedule. Linkbus was crafted by a fellow Johnnie, with the community in mind. Please forward any feedback to mcarroll001@csbsju.edu.

About

Student Assist App

Features
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The Student Assist app is a groundbreaking iOS application designed to bridge the gap between students in need of financial assistance and generous donors willing to support their educational aspirations. The app provides a secure and transparent platform for students to seek verified donations, enabling them to overcome financial obstacles and pursue their academic dreams with confidence.

Screenshots

Linkbus4 screens
Student Assist App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Student Assist App at every 3 weeks against Linkbus's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linkbus ships an update every 4 months, Student Assist App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Linkbus versus Student Assist App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkbusStudent Assist App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichael CarrollNikhil Shah

In-app purchases

None

Linkbus

No in-app purchases

None

Student Assist App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linkbus free?
Linkbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Student Assist App free?
Student Assist App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linkbus or Student Assist App have ads?
Neither Linkbus nor Student Assist App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkbus or Student Assist App?
Linkbus ships an update every 4 months, and Student Assist App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linkbus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Student Assist App on October 14, 2026.

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