# NIU — user reviews > 38 indexed App Store user reviews of NIU by Northern Illinois University, rated 2.90/5 from 13 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu/id439798389/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu/id439798389.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (10 of 38) ### 4/5 — Review *2015-11-28, version 3.2.3* fersure. ### 4/5 — Agree with "names on map" *2015-01-15* Bring them back. That is all ### 4/5 — Good but missing the old map. *2015-01-08* Okay I loved the app and it has helped me a lot being new but the update kind of messed it up because I can see how the new map can be helpful but you should also include the old one because that one was better to me. ### 4/5 — Gud app *2013-02-02, version 2.7* useful app, although bus routes should be updated ### 4/5 — Good apps *2012-10-08, version 2.6* Blackboard crashes a lot and drives me bonkers ### 4/5 — iOS 6 *2012-10-01* Since the newest update I cannot look at the bus tracker at all! If this bug it fixed I would give this a definite 5 stars! ### 3/5 — Bus Tracker needs update *2012-09-26, version 2.5* Ever since the iOS 6 update, the bus tracker doesn't work. Before that, it was amazing. ### 4/5 — Fix needed *2012-09-22, version 2.5* When I click on blackboard the app exits out. Dafuq? ### 4/5 — Needs to incorporate email *2011-08-22* Please find a way to incorporate our NIU email accounts into this app. Then it would go from great to awesome. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Pretty awesome! *2011-07-23, version 1.0* That is all! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Nearly impossible to login *2020-01-06, version 4.2* Fix the bugs. This app asks for your login credentials at every turn, then often shows a blank page. I end up having to just use a normal browser to see myNIU. No amount of reinstalling the app works. Please fix ### 1/5 — Old Map Version was Much Better *2015-05-02* The current version of the map is terrible. It's slow, glitchy, and the names of the buildings aren't listed. The old version worked much better and it was much easier to find out which buildings are which. Change back to the only version. ### 1/5 — needs update for bus routes *2013-01-16, version 2.7* bus routes needs update with new tracking system. ### 2/5 — Not inclusive to all *2015-01-14* I am disappointed with the new update. For the students with visual impairments, some must use voiceover. Some features of the app, including residential dining menus, can no longer be accessed with voiceover. This is a major disappointment! ### 2/5 — Failed update *2013-10-23, version 2.9* Update says new MyOneCard section. Does not show up. Also you left "placesTest" in the code and UI. Should check what version you are uploading before submitting. ### 2/5 — Events? *2011-09-22* Seems to be a great start but needs to be consistently updated. The events section would be very useful if there were any events listed. I don't think there's only one art/entertainment event happening at NIU from now until December... ### 2/5 — Can be better *2011-09-10* Glad to see my school finally doing something to help its students on the go. The one thing that this app is missing, that is an important part to my low rating, is why isn't there an easy way to access myNIU from this app? I would like to see that added if there is an update for this. ### 3/5 — Keep up! *2013-12-21, version 2.9.1* Good app, the functionality is there. However, I'd suggest keeping up with software updates as were are now on iOS 7 and the app just doesn't fit the framework anymore. This could be a great app (5 stars) is there was more TLC given to working out the bugs and updating the user interface of the app to keep up with the current iOS. ### 3/5 — Crashes *2012-10-18* Blackboard is the only function of this app I use and since the new iOS was released blackboard crashes constantly. Please fix! ### 3/5 — Needs an iPad app. *2012-09-27, version 2.6* It's a pretty decent app other than the missing iPad app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it *2015-07-25* I love how I can check for the bus and other things related to going to NIU on the go ### 5/5 — Names on Map *2015-01-10* The app is helpful but would be even more helpful if the building's names were still on the map that way students can find their way around easier. ### 5/5 — A+ *2014-08-11, version 3.0* Great ### 5/5 — Great! *2014-02-17* Please add the feature to check your one card balance it would be helpful. Overall very useful app. ### 5/5 — Great but needs webmail access! *2012-09-28, version 2.6* Can you please add webmail access? Thanks!!! ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2012-03-10* This update is the best! You can easily see when the dining halls are open and the bus tracker is accurate :) ### 5/5 — Nice app *2011-12-16, version 1.0.2* Good app for students like me :) ### 5/5 — Good job *2011-09-29* This is a very useful app, and it has great features, especially for a new app. I anticipate it could be even better with some of the improvements suggested. Kudos NIU. ### 5/5 — I'm glad NIU thought of this. *2011-08-10* Great useful app. This would be very beneficial to new/transfer students. Also for students wanting to keep up with events on campus. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2011-07-24, version 1.0* It is very useful, but MyNIU would be nice! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*