# First View vs TipNest

The clearest difference is chart position: First View at #164 against TipNest's unranked. First View also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | First View | TipNest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firstgroup America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/868213520) | [Bistro Kaspar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514830854) |

## What reviewers say

### First View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps K-12 parents and caregivers monitor their student's school commute. It provides real-time vehicle tracking, trip updates, and instant notifications for a stress-free transportation experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle location tracking, Monitor multiple students and transportation types, Access trip details and updates, Receive instant notifications and service alerts, Set up custom alerts for family members, Dedicated customer support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice clean app
- 👍 Smooth bus tracking
- 🙏 Helpful for parents of nonverbal autistic kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent route and notification issues
- 🤔 Confusing with multiple app versions
- 🤦‍♀️ Worse than previous app in many ways
- 🤔 Unclear how to set up and use properly
- 🔒 Password reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Routes disappearing from app
- Login and password reset problems
- Glitchy user interface

**Requested features**

- Estimated time of arrival for bus
- Simpler setup and configuration
- Consistent performance across all users


### TipNest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipnest/id6758462707)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First View free?

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

### Is TipNest free?

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

### Do First View or TipNest have ads?

Neither First View nor TipNest shows ads.

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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.*