Comparison

STEMinAR vs Vigil

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

STEMinAR

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Immerse yourself in a captivating fusion of physics simulations and Augmented Reality (AR) with STEMinAR app. Explore a vast range of interactive experiments that bring the wonders of physics to life right in front of you. Through the power of AR technology, you can witness the laws of physics in action as you launch projectiles and observe the behavior of particles, all within your physical environment. It's an educational adventure that combines entertainment with knowledge. Our user-friendly interface provides easy access to a library of pre-designed simulations, covering various physics concepts. Additionally, you have the freedom to create and customize your own simulations, tailoring the experience to match your interests and learning goals. But the fun doesn't stop there. Collaborate with friends, classmates, or fellow physics enthusiasts to explore simulations together. Share your discoveries, engage in friendly competitions, or join a thriving online community where you can exchange ideas and insights. To enhance your learning experience, our app offers comprehensive educational resources. Access detailed explanations, formulas, and real-world applications that accompany each simulation, empowering you to deepen your understanding of the underlying physics principles. Experience the thrill of learning as you witness the wonders of physics come alive through AR. Step into a world where education meets entertainment, and embark on a captivating journey of exploration and discovery.

About

Vigil

This app helps students track class availability and receive instant notifications when seats open at supported schools. It simplifies course management, reducing the need for constant manual checking of registration pages.

Highlights
  • Track class availability
  • Receive instant seat opening alerts
  • Manage courses in one place
  • Organize course watches
  • Review past course activity
  • Connect to student community
Features
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Stop refreshing course registration pages and hoping you catch an opening in time. Vigil helps students track class availability, manage the courses they care about, and get notified when seats open at supported schools. TRACK THE CLASSES YOU ACTUALLY NEED Vigil gives you one place to watch the classes that matter to your schedule. Add courses in a few taps, keep your active watches organized, and stay focused on the sections you are trying to get into instead of jumping between portals and tabs. GET ALERTS WHEN SEATS OPEN When availability changes, Vigil helps you move quickly with alerts built for the registration scramble. Instead of checking your school’s registration system all day, you can let Vigil watch for changes and surface the moments that matter. SEARCH, ADD, AND MANAGE COURSES QUICKLY Finding and tracking classes should not feel like work. Vigil makes it easy to search supported courses, add them to your watchlist, and manage everything from one clean experience designed to stay simple even when registration gets chaotic. KEEP YOUR WATCHES ORGANIZED Vigil helps you keep track of what you are actively watching and how much watch capacity you still have available. That means less guesswork, less clutter, and a clearer picture of what still needs your attention. REVIEW PAST COURSE ACTIVITY Registration moves quickly, and context matters. Vigil makes it easier to look back at past notifications and course activity so you can remember what opened before, what you tracked already, and what you may want to add back. STAY CONNECTED BEYOND THE APP Vigil also connects you to the Vigil Discord, giving you another way to stay in the loop, follow updates, and be part of the student community around course tracking and registration. UNLOCK MORE WITH VIGIL SCHOLAR Vigil Scholar is built for students who want more coverage. It expands your course watch capacity and lets you see how many students are watching a class. BUILT FOR REAL REGISTRATION STRESS Course registration can be competitive, time-sensitive, and frustrating. Vigil is built to reduce endless refreshing, missed openings, and disorganized tracking. Whether you are trying to lock in a required course, improve your schedule, or stay ready for a seat to open, Vigil helps you stay organized and act quickly when it counts. Some features may vary by school, device, or plan.

Screenshots

STEMinAR4 screens
Vigil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEMinAR at none against Vigil's 1. STEMinAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vigil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STEMinAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
STEMinAR versus Vigil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEMinARVigil
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RosengrantSibling Software

In-app purchases

None

STEMinAR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vigil

One-time1
  • Vigil Scholar$2.99

Questions

Is STEMinAR free?
STEMinAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vigil free?
Vigil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEMinAR or Vigil have ads?
Vigil shows ads; STEMinAR does not.

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