# OnCourse Connect vs Crossroads NJ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crossroads NJ at 100% against OnCourse Connect's 12%. Crossroads NJ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). OnCourse Connect's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Crossroads NJ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnCourse Connect has 199 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of OnCourse Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crossroads NJ's.

OnCourse Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, Crossroads NJ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnCourse Connect | Crossroads NJ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncourse-connect/id1573060333/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-nj/id6759602372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OnCourse Systems For Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/910659961) | [Crossroads Fellowship inc (NJ)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879748461) |

## 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


### Crossroads NJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-nj/id6759602372)

This app connects you to a welcoming congregation, offering on-demand and live services, secure giving, event registration, and daily devotionals. Stay engaged with your faith community through prayer tools and updates.

**Highlights:** Watch latest messages and services on-demand, Tune into live Sunday services, Securely give donations, View and register for events, Daily devotionals, Prayer tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnCourse Connect free?

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

### Is Crossroads NJ free?

Crossroads NJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OnCourse Connect or Crossroads NJ?

Crossroads NJ is rated higher. OnCourse Connect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Crossroads NJ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OnCourse Connect or Crossroads NJ have ads?

Neither OnCourse Connect nor Crossroads NJ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnCourse Connect or Crossroads NJ?

OnCourse Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crossroads NJ every 2 months. Most recently, OnCourse Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crossroads NJ on October 31, 2026.

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