# BigFuture School vs StudentVUE (New)

The clearest difference is rating: BigFuture School at 4.6 against StudentVUE (New)'s 1.6. BigFuture School also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 933) and chart position (#2 vs #47). StudentVUE (New)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). 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.

BigFuture School holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigFuture School has 20K ratings behind it against 933, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of BigFuture School's written reviews are positive against 20% of StudentVUE (New)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BigFuture School | StudentVUE (New) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878/reviews)** | [1.6 (933 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentvue-new/id6618112702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 933 |
| Positive reviews | **28.1% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #47 |
| Size | 25 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The College Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/361264757) | [Edupoint Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/412050330) |

## What reviewers say

### BigFuture School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Education, #114 Top Free (US App Store)

This app provides students with access to their test scores and personalized college and career information. It helps users plan and pay for college, and connects them with potential scholarship programs. Access requires a mobile number provided during a qualifying test.

**Highlights:** Access test scores, Connect with colleges and scholarships, Personalized career information, College planning and payment guidance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful information and resources
- 🚀 Straightforward navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Scores not showing up
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Multiple accounts linked to one phone number
- Recovery email not working
- Scores not syncing between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to change phone number
- Better integration with College Board website
- More customization options
- Faster score reporting


### StudentVUE (New)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentvue-new/id6618112702)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers students daily insight into their academic progress, including assignments, scores, and attendance. It connects with Synergy® SIS to provide access to demographic information and more, mirroring the functionality of the web portal.

**Highlights:** View classroom assignments and scores, Track attendance records, Access demographic information, Find school districts, Login with web portal credentials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BigFuture School free?

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

### Is StudentVUE (New) free?

StudentVUE (New) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BigFuture School or StudentVUE (New)?

BigFuture School is rated higher. BigFuture School averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while StudentVUE (New) averages 1.6 from 933 ratings.

### Do BigFuture School or StudentVUE (New) have ads?

Neither BigFuture School nor StudentVUE (New) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BigFuture School or StudentVUE (New)?

BigFuture School ships an update monthly, and StudentVUE (New) monthly. Most recently, BigFuture School was updated on October 29, 2026 and StudentVUE (New) on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BigFuture School or StudentVUE (New)?

BigFuture School currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and StudentVUE (New) at #47. 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.*