# MyState

> Iowa State student toolkit for classes, transportation, dining, and campus life. (iPhone/iPad app by Iowa State University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystate/id548641772 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iowa State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/433925044)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.94/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystate/id548641772/reviews.md

## What is MyState?

Cyclone Nation, meet MyState.

MyState is the ultimate student toolkit to help you get the most out of your adventure at Iowa State. Use MyState to catch the next bus, locate your next class, see what's to eat, quickly find your instructor's office, and much more!

+ Dashboard - Quickly see information to start your adventure. Weather, CyRide, Classes, Dining, and more! Customize the Dashboard just for you.
+ Classes - View your class schedule, including locations and instructors. Calculate your GPA or check the line at testing centers and see their hours.
+ CyRide - Check to see when busses are scheduled to arrive at any of the bus stops in Ames, with arrival predictions from MyRide.
+ Dining - Find operating hours and menus for any dining location on campus.
+ Directory - Easily find individuals and offices on campus.
+ Events - See which exciting official ISU events are going on in the area.
+ Fairs - Prepare for and navigate career and other fairs by marking booths as favorites and seeing them on a map of the fair locations.
+ Library - View your checked-out items, holds, and fines; find locations and hours; search the main library catalog.
+ Map - Find buildings, dining locations, art on campus, testing centers, recreation centers, and more!
+ News - Read and share the latest updates from across campus.
+ Photostream - Check out user-submitted photos of the Iowa State campus.
+ StuOrgs - Discover, join, and subscribe to student orgs. Manage existing org memberships and subscriptions.
+ Testing Centers - View Testing Center locations and availability.
+ More - Stream KURE 88.5 along with other fun extras!

MyState. Built by students, for students!

## Key features

- Customizable dashboard
- Class schedule and GPA calculator
- Real-time bus arrival predictions
- Dining hall hours and menus
- Campus directory and map
- Student organization discovery
- Library catalog and account management

## What do users think of MyState?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful for class schedule
- 👍 Great app when student
- 👍 Contains all needed information
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Sleek design
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Fantastic update
- 👍 Impressed with accessibility
- 👍 Works relatively well
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Improved over previous versions
- 👍 Convenient app overall
- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Nicer interface
- 👍 Works great on iPhone 5s

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bus tracker inaccurate
- 🐛 Class schedule issues
- 🐛 Dining hall hours inaccurate
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Bus tracker unreliable
- 🐛 Glitching app
- 🐛 Buses not showing up
- 🐛 Cyride predictions broken
- 🐛 Bus routes unavailable
- 🐛 Crashes when opening
- 🐛 Bus tracker incorrect times
- 🐛 Dining section not working
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 White screen on login
- 🐛 Endless sign-in loop
- 🐛 Guest access limited
- 🐛 Map zooming issues
- 🐛 Two photo streams
- 🐛 Tabs are hidden
- 🐛 CyRide section buggy
- 🐛 Old app more practical
- 🐛 Offline bus schedule unavailable
- 🐛 Bus stops alphabetical
- 🐛 Dining menus missing
- 🐛 Testing center camera slow
- 🐛 Directory slow
- 🐛 Bus map not reflected
- 🐛 Schedule messed up
- 🐛 Calendar sync wrong time
- 🐛 Time zone issues
- 🐛 Calendar upload broken
- 🐛 Bus 22 Gold wrong times
- 🐛 Parking not shown
- 🐛 Dashboard missing info
- 🐛 Schedule view crashes
- 🐛 No tinder hookups
- 🐛 Lack of dank memes
- 🐛 Laundry times not loading
- 🐛 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Usage statistics reset
- 🐛 Map doesn't load
- 🐛 Computer labs not shown
- 🐛 Bus schedule annoying
- 🐛 New update meh
- 🐛 Bus schedule section annoying
- 🐛 Bus routes cumbersome
- 🐛 Dining tab removed
- 🐛 Bus stop selection limited
- 🐛 Bus schedule not showing times
- 🐛 Bus stops alphabetical order
- 🐛 Laundry availability not functioning

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bus tracker estimates off by 10-15 minutes
- Bus tracker states no buses when there are
- App crashes when opening
- Class schedule issues persist
- Bus tracker not showing buses
- Dining hall hours inaccurate
- Bus tracker times inaccurate
- App crashes when pressing bus stop on map
- App crashes immediately without opening
- App opens to main page then shuts down
- App crashes after new update
- App won't open after update
- App crashes when loading
- App shows blank white screen on login
- App endlessly tries to sign in then crashes
- App crashes whenever
- App won't load anything
- App crashes when trying to view schedule
- App freezes on installation
- Map randomly zooms out
- Map doesn't stay in hybrid/satellite mode
- CyRide section crashes if no other bus predicted
- CyRide section crashes if bus not running
- CyRide section shows wrong bus times
- CyRide section arrival times not available for all stops
- Class schedule messed up
- Calendar sync adds classes at wrong time
- Calendar upload button doesn't work
- Cannot log in to email
- App crashes when trying to enter system privacy settings
- Anonymous usage statistics option resets
- Map doesn't load
- Dining section doesn't work
- Login screen freezes
- App crashes on splash screen
- App crashes on welcome page
- App crashes when opening after update
- Bus routes annoying to figure out
- New bus schedule doesn't show bus type or arrival time
- Bus stops in alphabetical order
- Laundry availability not functioning correctly
- App crashes when opening on older devices
- App crashes when opening on iPhone 2nd gen iPod touch

**Most requested features**

- Add support for alumni
- Third-party access for Ubill
- More accurate bus times
- Show all bus stops on map
- Add parking information
- Add date, time, and weather to dashboard
- Add computer lab availability
- Restore dining center hours and menus
- Add iPad version
- Link to night/final exam schedules
- Offline bus schedule option
- Campus map with buildings
- Restore Cyride functionality from old app
- Add 'My Bus Stops' tab
- Option to change bus stop order
- Support for summer Cyride schedules
- Fix time zone issues for class schedule
- Improve bus route navigation
- Add dark mode
- More practical Cyride interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystate/id548641772/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not a good app

*2025-02-05, version 4.7.15*

To start off, the feature where you can track the campus busses is absolutely terrible. About 90% of the time, the arrival estimates are off by over 10-15 minutes. Usually an estimate means off by a few minutes, not a quarter of an hour. Additionally, about half the time the bus tracker states there are no busses currently driving a specific route but that is incorrect because other than late at night and really early in the morning, there are always busses. The class schedule tab is terrible. Consistent issues occur that have not been solved despite them being around for multiple years. Clearly Iowa State doesn’t care about this application.

### 1/5 — Garbage, never as accurate info

*2024-09-02, version 4.7.15*

Dining hall hours are never accurate and bus routes

### 1/5 — crashes when i need it

*2024-08-26, version 4.7.15*

Almost never look at it but today I wanted to figure out where my classes are for tomorrow and the app crashes immediately without even opening. Not reliable

### 1/5 — Cyanide prediction never works

*2023-10-04, version 4.7.13*

You can either get lucky and be able to see the buses on the app or you just have to guess when to go to your stop. For it being broken for this long you think it would be fixed by now.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-09-19, version 4.7.12*

The only thing you can see consistently is class times… the buses routes are almost never available.

### 3/5 — update the app

*2023-09-17, version 4.7.12*

majority of the time it’s always glitching esp when you’re tryna get accurate information

### 3/5 — Can’t see buses anymore

*2023-02-04, version 4.7.10*

I mostly use the app to look at busses, but now they aren’t showing up anymore and I have to use the website to figure out when to get ready.

### 5/5 — Please Add Support for Alumni

*2020-08-18, version 4.6.2*

Great app when I was a student. Please add support for Iowa State alumni.

### 1/5 — What about third-party access?

*2020-08-08, version 4.6.1*

I need to get to the Ubill

### 2/5 — Please fix

*2020-02-12, version 4.6.0*

I like the app to check my schedule and the other features they are very helpful. However, I mostly use this app for cyride. The buses are not always correct on the tracker. Sometimes they are between 1-5 minutes late and that is the difference between me being late for class or work. The times need to be more accurate. Other than that, pretty good app.

## Frequently asked questions about MyState

### What does the MyState app do?

MyState is a student toolkit designed to help Iowa State University students make the most of their campus experience. It provides access to essential information such as class schedules, bus arrival times, dining hall menus and hours, campus maps, and a directory of individuals and offices.

### What are the key features of MyState?

Key features include a customizable dashboard for quick access to weather, classes, and transportation; detailed class information with GPA calculation; real-time CyRide bus predictions; dining location details; a campus directory; event listings; and library services.

### Is MyState free to use?

Yes, the MyState app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a seamless experience for all Iowa State students.

### What kind of information can I find about classes?

The Classes feature allows you to view your class schedule, including locations and instructors. You can also calculate your GPA and check the hours and availability of testing centers.

### How does MyState help with campus navigation?

The app includes a comprehensive campus map that helps you find buildings, dining locations, art installations, testing centers, and recreation facilities. It also provides information on career fairs, allowing you to mark booths and see them on a map.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.20 — 2026-04-13

- Bug fixes.

### 4.7.19 — 2026-02-11

- Resolved the crash in the Fairs module.

### 4.7.18 — 2026-02-05

- Bug fixes.

### 4.7.17 — 2025-10-16

- Several bug fixes and code improvements. 
- Fixed the Class widget issue.
- Added dew point info for weather widget.

### 4.7.16 — 2025-05-05

- Improved functionality in the class schedule module.
- Various bug fixes for increased stability.

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