# CampusGroups vs Sun Devil Central

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun Devil Central at 100% against CampusGroups's 13%. Sun Devil Central also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). CampusGroups's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 6). 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.

Sun Devil Central holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of CampusGroups's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sun Devil Central's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CampusGroups | Sun Devil Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campusgroups/id566688504/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-devil-central/id6749901063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | #203 |
| Size | 61 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Novalsys, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566688507) | [Arizona State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/367626749) |

## What reviewers say

### CampusGroups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campusgroups/id566688504)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app fosters private campus communities for student organizations, departments, and teams. It provides tools for communication, event management, membership tracking, and payments, enhancing student engagement and group leadership.

**Highlights:** Upcoming events, Event registrations, Campus & group feeds, Directory & profiles, Chat, Attendance tracking, Dedicated event app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📆 Helpful for campus events
- 🔗 Integrates with school accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔄 Constant need to re-login
- 🚫 Missing critical features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register for events
- Events not showing up correctly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Login issues and invalid email errors

**Requested features**

- Add calendar view for events
- Improve event registration flow
- Enhance search and filtering options
- Provide better notification management


### Sun Devil Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-devil-central/id6749901063)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover and join student organizations, clubs, and campus events. Connect with fellow students based on shared interests like sports, culture, academics, or service. Enhance your university experience by staying informed about campus news and activities.

**Highlights:** Explore student organizations, Join clubs, Discover campus events, Connect with students, Stay updated on campus news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CampusGroups free?

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

### Is Sun Devil Central free?

Sun Devil Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CampusGroups or Sun Devil Central?

Sun Devil Central is rated higher. CampusGroups averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Sun Devil Central averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do CampusGroups or Sun Devil Central have ads?

Neither CampusGroups nor Sun Devil Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CampusGroups or Sun Devil Central?

CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sun Devil Central every 3 weeks. Most recently, CampusGroups was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sun Devil Central on August 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CampusGroups or Sun Devil Central?

CampusGroups currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Sun Devil Central at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*