# CivicMobile Demo vs First View

The clearest difference is rating: First View at 4.8 against CivicMobile Demo's 1.0. First View also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 2). CivicMobile Demo's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

First View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First View has 20K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CivicMobile Demo | First View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civicmobile-demo/id972787758/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CivicPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640774290) | [Firstgroup America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/868213520) |

## What reviewers say

### CivicMobile Demo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civicmobile-demo/id972787758)

Explore the capabilities of a customizable mobile application designed for civic engagement. This app showcases features for community interaction and information access.

**Highlights:** Customizable app interface, CivicPlus integration, Community interaction features, Information access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### First View

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

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CivicMobile Demo free?

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

### Is First View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CivicMobile Demo or First View?

First View is rated higher. CivicMobile Demo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while First View averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do CivicMobile Demo or First View have ads?

Neither CivicMobile Demo nor First View 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.*