Comparison

Art at GVSU vs EF Combatives

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

Head to head
About

Art at GVSU

Explore and discover artwork from Grand Valley State University's extensive collection across its Michigan campuses. Learn about pieces you encounter, create personalized favorite lists, and share your discoveries on social media.

Highlights
  • Browse art by campus location
  • Learn about individual artworks
  • Geo-location for on-campus art
  • Customizable favorite art list
  • Social media sharing integration
Features
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"Art at GVSU” is your window for discovering, exploring, and sharing artwork from the Grand Valley State University’s art collection. Browse art from every building on our 5 Michigan campuses (Allendale, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, and Traverse City). Learn more about an artwork you see on campus by looking it up. Discover new favorites by viewing our featured art tours. Highlights include: * geo-locations for artwork * customizable favorite list * full social-media integration Notes: WiFi recommended

About

EF Combatives

This app provides law enforcement officers with science-driven fitness and combatives training. Access resources, sign up for courses, and connect with experts 24/7.

Highlights
  • Manage training and access resources
  • Sign up for courses
  • Complete course work
  • Access Combatives Resource Library
  • Connect with others
  • Receive expert support
Features
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PROVIDING QUALITY CONTENT AND EDUCATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THROUGH PROVEN SCIENCE-DRIVEN FITNESS AND COMBATIVES. - Manage training and access resources 24x7 - Sign-up for courses and complete course work - Access Combatives Resource Library - Connect with others - Receive Instructor/Subject Matter Expert support

Screenshots

Art at GVSU4 screens
EF Combatives4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EF Combatives at 5.0 against Art at GVSU's 4.0. EF Combatives also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EF Combatives holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Art at GVSU ships an update every 4 months, EF Combatives every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Art at GVSU versus EF Combatives: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt at GVSUEF Combatives
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrand Valley State UniversityEffective Fitness Combatives LLC

Customer experience

Art at GVSU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EF Combatives

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Art at GVSU

No in-app purchases

None

EF Combatives

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Art at GVSU free?
Art at GVSU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EF Combatives free?
EF Combatives is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Art at GVSU or EF Combatives?
EF Combatives is rated higher. Art at GVSU averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EF Combatives averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Art at GVSU or EF Combatives have ads?
Neither Art at GVSU nor EF Combatives shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Art at GVSU or EF Combatives?
Art at GVSU ships an update every 4 months, and EF Combatives every 2 months. Most recently, Art at GVSU was updated on September 23, 2026 and EF Combatives on September 20, 2026.

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