# RaiderLink vs Vigil

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RaiderLink at none against Vigil's 1. RaiderLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (126 vs 1). Vigil's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Vigil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaiderLink has 126 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaiderLink | Vigil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiderlink/id1566414026/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-course-notifier/id6761343296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey](https://appshunter.io/developer/458425733) | [Sibling Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888996939) |

## What reviewers say

### RaiderLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiderlink/id1566414026)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide to campus life, featuring upcoming events, student organization meetings, campus news, and essential resources. It allows users to customize their feed, join groups, and stay informed about Rutgers University - Newark.

**Highlights:** Campus event listings, Student organization meetings, Campus news updates, Resource directory, Customizable feed, Join campus groups

**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 RaiderLink free?

RaiderLink 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, RaiderLink or Vigil?

Vigil is rated higher. RaiderLink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Vigil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RaiderLink or Vigil have ads?

Vigil shows ads; RaiderLink 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.*