ARNG CYP vs Second Muster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARNG CYP
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ARNG CYP | Second Muster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jeremy Van Wyk | Margaret Laughlin |
In-app purchases
ARNG CYP
No in-app purchases
Second Muster
No in-app purchases







