# UC Berkeley Mobile — user reviews

> 34 indexed App Store user reviews of UC Berkeley Mobile by University of California, Berkeley, rated 1.80/5 from 34 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-berkeley-mobile/id413373014/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-berkeley-mobile/id413373014.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 26

## Newest reviews (13 of 34)

### 2/5 — Installed reluctantly

*2021-08-25, version 3.6*

It’s a doggie dog world, punk

### 3/5 — No live bus updates

*2018-08-28, version 3.1*

The only reason I used this app was to get live, on-map updates on where the buses were. Now it just shows the bus’s path, which is next to useless without the bus itself. Especially annoying for night riding.

### 2/5 — No longer works on iOS8

*2014-10-02, version 2.01*

Used to good for checking a campus map or OskiCat on the go, now it's just dead. It opens, sits on the launch screen and does nothing.

### 2/5 — So much worse than the first version

*2013-08-25, version 2.01*

This version is just slow and clunky, probably because it's just a webview. It hasn't even been updated for iPhone 5 yet, and probably never will be. It needs to be rewritten as a true native app.

### 1/5 — New Version Slow and Inelegant

*2011-12-11, version 2.01*

The previous version of the application worked great and also looked really nice. The new version is slow, not as responsive, and does not conform to the rest of the look across iOS. Please do not make the application just a plain web view since it really ruins the experience. Very disappointing.

### 1/5 — Upgrade is terrible

*2011-10-27, version 2.0*

The previous version of the app was so much better! Leave it to Cal to destroy anything good they make. Not going to use the app anymore. Disappointing.

### 1/5 — The worst!!

*2011-10-10, version 2.0*

I wanted to see what sports were playing games this next weekend and I could not get the thing to show the athletic schedule. The old version allowed you to select "sport" then you could look at he teams roster or schedule or news and get the info really quick. This new version is a piece if crap.

### 3/5 — Add the bus schedules

*2011-08-27, version 1.0*

Since there are fewer routes now add the schedules.

### 1/5 — Weakkkkk

*2011-07-31, version 1.0*

Dosnt provide portal to actual useful sites

### 4/5 — Fun!

*2011-02-12, version 1.0*

Great start. Love the directory easier faster than online version.

### 4/5 — Finally!

*2011-01-21, version 1.0*

I agree with some of the other reviewers... Great start, but we are capable of much better! Go Bears!

### 4/5 — Start, well done!

*2011-01-21, version 1.0*

Good start! The real challenge is to get the legacy systems like Telebears, Bearfacts and others to be integrated into this app. 
Looking forward to add/drop courses from my mobile... looking forward to take class roll in my GSI class using mobile version of bSpace probably!! 
But job well done again... try it out folks.

### 1/5 — UC Berkeley really?

*2011-01-15, version 1.0*

Thanks for spending our tuitions for EZ Axess. Surprised for the low level user interface with limited functionalities. Come on.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — It still doesn’t work

*2024-02-10*

I tried it today on iPad and iPhone: black screen in both cases.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all!

*2022-05-27, version 3.6*

I couldn’t even get the app to respond. I have never installed such a useless app, what is the point of going through the little trouble of creating the app if you’re not gonna ensure it at least works a little bit?? Tossing it right in the trash! My recommendations for potential users: save yourself the minute it takes to install. It’s a complete waste of time!

### 1/5 — User Unfriendly

*2021-11-25, version 3.6*

Very unfriendly, changed policies, etc.

### 1/5 — Lame

*2021-08-01, version 3.6*

Eh

### 1/5 — Just a copy of website

*2018-09-24, version 3.1*

This app is just the website, doesn't actually help with anything

### 1/5 — Waste of space

*2018-04-27, version 3.0*

Just got the newest update. This app is just the Cal website but in an app. Everything I click just takes me to another website. I spent hours just clicking through and just ended up opening it on my computer finally.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2017-08-07, version 2.02*

Doesn't work. Needs to be updated.

### 1/5 — Frozen on launch

*2014-10-12, version 2.01*

Great idea, but this seems like an abandoned app.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2013-08-28, version 2.01*

It's basically a crappy mobile browser ... This app couldn't be any worse .... UC Berkeley really ?

### 1/5 — The first version was great, the new one is horrible

*2012-03-17, version 2.01*

I really liked the first version.I'm not sure why they changed it but the new one is pretty bad.Not user friendly at all.For example,it's so difficult to go back a page or go to the home page. The layout is weird too. Go back to the old version please!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Cal Day looks great!!

*2019-04-12, version 3.3*

The app looks fantastic for Cal Day - useful to see all the events and plan your agenda for the day. Thank you Berkeley!

### 5/5 — Nice update

*2018-04-21, version 3.0*

Far more useful than the old version. Nice to finally have support for larger-screen iPhones.

### 5/5 — Great

*2015-02-09, version 2.02*

Very easy to use

### 5/5 — Nice App!

*2011-04-21, version 1.0*

This app is great! They did a nice job fir the 1st ever UC Berkeley App!

When I looked for a UC Berkeley or Cal App I was surprised to find one this morning! 

GO Bears!

### 5/5 — Cool!

*2011-01-17, version 1.0*

Finally there is an app for Cal,love the map also it's good to see all the events in one place.

### 5/5 — So Smart

*2011-01-16, version 1.0*

Next level campus maneuver.

### 5/5 — Outstanding

*2011-01-15, version 1.0*

I love the map function because no one likes being lost. Now if it could only convince Andrew Luck to change his mind and go pro...

### 5/5 — UC Berkeley App

*2011-01-12, version 1.0*

Great start to get access to campus.  Has map which is very helpful.  Also, directory is so much easier to use than other platform.  Love that sports and news are now accessible.

### 5/5 — A Great App for Berkeley Students!

*2011-01-12, version 1.0*

I've been waiting for an app just like this one! For Cal undergrads, this is an amazing convenience. And it looks really cool too!

### 4/5 — Alumni

*2011-02-22, version 1.0*

Having the Cal symbol available as a lockscreen on the iPhone would be nice.  Am told it is not right/proper to provide such.  Too bad I had to make my own - obtain a screen image and photograph it - looks nice.

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