Comparison

ARNG CYP vs Second Muster

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

Head to head
About

ARNG CYP

Features
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This app provides military youth and families with important information and links to available resources and services. Users will also have access to contact information for their local ARNG CYS Team.

About

Second Muster

This app provides veterans and service members with a comprehensive guide to civilian careers, VA benefits, and state-specific perks. It features a skill translator, resume assistance, and a separation timeline with reminders. Access vital information on healthcare, insurance, and discounts, all while working offline.

Highlights
  • Skill translator for MOS/rating to civilian jobs
  • Resume jargon conversion
  • Separation timeline with deadlines
  • VA and state benefits explained
  • Federal and retail discounts
  • VA medical center locator
  • Job application tracker
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Second Muster is a free guide for veterans, service members getting out, and their families. No account, no ads, and your information stays on your phone. • SKILL TRANSLATOR: Enter your MOS, rating or AFSC (989 codes across every branch) and see matching civilian job titles, resume skills and certifications. • RESUME HELP: Paste military bullets and turn the jargon into plain civilian language. • SEPARATION TIMELINE: Set your separation date and get a countdown, a checklist for each stage, and reminders before key deadlines like BDD claims, VGLI and the one-year VA claim window. • VA BENEFITS: Disability compensation, the PACT Act, GI Bill, VR&E, health care and life insurance explained in plain English, with links to official sources. • STATE BENEFITS: Property tax, tuition, hunting and park benefits for your state, checked against official state sources. • DISCOUNTS: Federal perks most veterans don't know about, plus retail discounts. • VA CARE: Find VA medical centers and Vet Centers in your state. • CONNECT: Peer support lines, veteran communities, and help for families, caregivers and women veterans. • CRISIS HELP: One tap to the Veterans Crisis Line (988, press 1) from any screen. • JOB TRACKER: Keep track of every job you apply to. Works offline. Available in English and Spanish. Built by the child of two Army veterans. Second Muster is an independent resource, not affiliated with or endorsed by the VA, the Department of Defense, or any military branch. Always confirm details with the official source.

Screenshots

ARNG CYP4 screens
Second Muster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Second Muster at none against ARNG CYP's shown. Second Muster also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 17 months). ARNG CYP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARNG CYP ships an update every 17 months, Second Muster daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARNG CYP versus Second Muster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARNG CYPSecond Muster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJeremy Van WykMargaret Laughlin

In-app purchases

None

ARNG CYP

No in-app purchases

None

Second Muster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARNG CYP free?
ARNG CYP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Muster free?
Second Muster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARNG CYP or Second Muster have ads?
ARNG CYP shows ads; Second Muster does not.
Which is updated more often, ARNG CYP or Second Muster?
ARNG CYP ships an update every 17 months, and Second Muster daily. Most recently, ARNG CYP was updated on October 27, 2026 and Second Muster on October 31, 2026.

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