# Lost on Campus by StudentVIP vs PtvAlert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PtvAlert at 79% against Lost on Campus by StudentVIP's 34%. Lost on Campus by StudentVIP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PtvAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lost on Campus by StudentVIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lost on Campus by StudentVIP ships an update weekly, PtvAlert every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost on Campus by StudentVIP | PtvAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-on-campus-by-studentvip/id488598630/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Student Services Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/488598633) | [PIRIPI M MARTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772099885) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost on Campus by StudentVIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-on-campus-by-studentvip/id488598630)

Navigate Australian university and TAFE campuses with detailed maps. Find lecture halls, amenities, and even secret spots. Features include distance and walking time estimates, plus a directional compass.

**Highlights:** 57 Australian uni and TAFE campus maps, 40,000+ campus locations mapped, Find lecture halls, labs, and amenities, Distance and walking time estimates, Directional compass, Campus 'secret locations'

**In-app purchases:** none


### PtvAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptvalert/id6736619184)

Create custom alerts for your travels with optional comments. These alerts are visible for 20 minutes before automatically disappearing. It's a simple tool to share timely information with others on their journey.

**Highlights:** Add custom alerts, Include comments with alerts, Alerts visible for 20 minutes, Automatic alert disappearance, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost on Campus by StudentVIP free?

Lost on Campus by StudentVIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PtvAlert free?

PtvAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Lost on Campus by StudentVIP or PtvAlert have ads?

Neither Lost on Campus by StudentVIP nor PtvAlert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost on Campus by StudentVIP or PtvAlert?

Lost on Campus by StudentVIP ships an update weekly, and PtvAlert every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lost on Campus by StudentVIP was updated on October 29, 2026 and PtvAlert on October 27, 2026.

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