# GCU Student vs Rocket Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Rocket Watch at 5.0 against GCU Student's 1.6. Rocket Watch also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). GCU Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (690 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Watch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GCU Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rocket Watch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GCU Student has 690 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GCU Student ships an update every 2 months, Rocket Watch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GCU Student | Rocket Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcu-student/id988472237/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-watch/id6794750968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **690** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Canyon Education Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/816415735) | [Joshua Justice](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793700583) |

## What reviewers say

### GCU Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcu-student/id988472237)

Access your class schedule, campus map, dining information, and mobile ID. Track dining dollars and budget, and manage chapel check-ins. Provides basic information for non-students as well.

**Highlights:** Class schedule with location, Interactive campus map, Dining venue information and cameras, Dining dollar and budget tracking, Automated chapel check-in, Mobile ID for campus access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful campus map
- 🍽️ Accurate dining hours information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔄 Constantly need to log out and log back in
- 🤖 Unreliable and glitchy performance
- ❌ Useless for online students

**Reported bugs**

- Failed to retrieve data errors
- Inability to maintain login sessions
- Inconsistent functionality across devices

**Requested features**

- Access to class materials and assignments
- Integration with student portal and LMS
- Notifications for important updates
- Ability to view grades and schedules


### Rocket Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-watch/id6794750968)

This app tracks upcoming rocket launches with live countdowns and current weather. It uniquely predicts the chance of seeing a 'jellyfish plume' effect, a luminous glow caused by rocket exhaust catching sunlight at dawn or dusk.

**Highlights:** Live rocket launch countdowns, Jellyfish plume potential prediction, Real-time weather conditions, Home screen widget, Local launch notifications, Rocket photos and broadcast links

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Rocket Watch Crew (Individual) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Watch Crew (Family) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GCU Student free?

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

### Is Rocket Watch free?

Rocket Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GCU Student or Rocket Watch?

Rocket Watch is rated higher. GCU Student averages 1.6 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while Rocket Watch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GCU Student or Rocket Watch have ads?

Neither GCU Student nor Rocket Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GCU Student or Rocket Watch?

GCU Student ships an update every 2 months, and Rocket Watch every 5 days. Most recently, GCU Student was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rocket Watch on October 25, 2026.

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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.*