# OnCourse Connect vs Catapult Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Catapult Connect at 5.0 against OnCourse Connect's 2.0. Catapult Connect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). OnCourse Connect's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Catapult Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnCourse Connect has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnCourse Connect | Catapult Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncourse-connect/id1573060333/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catapult-connect/id1579804496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OnCourse Systems For Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/910659961) | [Diverse Network Associates Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449934270) |

## What reviewers say

### OnCourse Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncourse-connect/id1573060333)

Access your student portal on the go. View grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, and fees. Receive push notifications for important updates and manage multiple student accounts easily.

**Highlights:** View grades and assignments, Track attendance, Access class schedules, Check school fees, Manage push notifications, Switch between multiple student accounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient grade tracking on-the-go
- 📱 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
- ✅ Real-time grade updates
- 🎓 Helpful for monitoring student performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent login failures and authentication issues
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Attendance tab causes app to go black
- 🔄 Requires login every single time app opens
- 🐛 Recent updates break existing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login system rejects correct credentials
- Password reset loop - new password rejected immediately
- Attendance tab displays black screen
- App crashes when switching between students
- Update required message appears despite being on latest version

**Requested features**

- Google Student login integration
- Remember me/auto-login functionality
- Face ID/biometric authentication that actually works
- Back button for navigation
- Better attendance tracking system


### Catapult Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catapult-connect/id1579804496)

Instantly distribute important messages to your entire community through various channels like social media, text, and email. This tool simplifies mass communication, saving staff time and increasing productivity with a centralized platform.

**Highlights:** Distribute messages via social media, text, phone, email, Post immediate communication on the go, Secure login with touch or face ID, Centralized communication hub, Reduce staff time and increase productivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnCourse Connect free?

OnCourse Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Catapult Connect free?

Catapult Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OnCourse Connect or Catapult Connect?

Catapult Connect is rated higher. OnCourse Connect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Catapult Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OnCourse Connect or Catapult Connect have ads?

Neither OnCourse Connect nor Catapult Connect shows ads.

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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.*