Viking Connect App vs DataVU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viking Connect App
This app connects schools and families, providing a central hub for all important updates, messages, and alerts. It facilitates communication between teachers and parents, ensuring families stay informed about school news, assignments, and events.
- School news and classroom updates
- Direct messaging with teachers
- Automated translation in 190+ languages
- School alerts and notices
- Event and volunteer sign-ups
- Absence and tardy reporting
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What is Viking Connect? Viking Connect helps schools and families stay connected and informed—all in one easy place. Whether it’s a quick message from a teacher, an important alert from the district, or a reminder about tomorrow’s field trip, Viking Connect makes sure families never miss a thing. Why families and teachers love Viking Connect: • Simple, easy-to-use app and website • Messages are automatically translated into 190+ languages • Best-in-class safety and security practices • One place for all school updates, alerts, and messages With Viking Connect, families and staff save time and stay connected—so everyone can focus on helping students succeed. Viking Connect for iOS The Viking Connect app makes it easy for families to stay in the loop and engage with their child’s school community. With the app, parents and guardians can: • See school news, classroom updates, and photos • Receive important notices like attendance alerts and cafeteria balances • Message teachers and staff directly • Join group conversations • Sign up for wishlist items, volunteering, and conferences • Respond to absences or tardies* • Pay school-related fees and invoices* * If included with your school's implementation
DataVU
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A card-based dashboard for students, staff, and faculty. Create a tailored experience for your day-to-day life at Valparaiso University. Requires a university account for sign-in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Viking Connect App at weekly against DataVU's every 22 months. Viking Connect App also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Viking Connect App ships an update weekly, DataVU every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viking Connect App | DataVU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ParentSquare | Valparaiso University |
In-app purchases
Viking Connect App
No in-app purchases
DataVU
No in-app purchases
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