# UWaterloo Portal

> University of Waterloo student portal for academic and campus life management. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Waterloo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uwaterloo-portal/id1097534773 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Waterloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/497334849)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uwaterloo-portal/id1097534773/reviews.md

## What is UWaterloo Portal?

Fully integrated with Portal web, the app provides direct, personalized content at your fingertips.  Now, the app has been fully redeveloped to provide a streamlined, native experience for iOS. 
  
Content is organized in an easy-to-use platform with clear categories, which makes navigating a breeze.  Our top-rated features include: 
  
• Classes – find detailed information about your class times, locations, professors 
• Exams – real-time data on dates, times and locations of your exams 
• WatCard – current balances, transaction history and access to top up funds 
• Calendar – all of your personalized and campus info in one place 
• Navigation – get directions to various locations on campus 
• Events – browse, register and attend a variety of events and workshops on campus 
• Appointment booking – get support from a variety of services on campus

## Key features

- Class schedules and details
- Exam dates and locations
- WatCard balance and top-up
- Personalized campus calendar
- Campus navigation
- Event browsing and registration
- Appointment booking

## What do users think of UWaterloo Portal?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Conveniently displays schedules
- 👍 WatCard balance easily accessible
- 👍 Useful for finding exam schedules
- 👍 Good for checking class times
- 👍 Easy navigation
- 👍 Shows academic information in one place
- 👍 Can find empty classrooms
- 👍 Shows assignment due dates
- 👍 Functional and easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent and mandatory logins
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow and hard to navigate
- 🐛 Lost functionality after updates
- 🐛 Inaccurate or unreliable schedule information
- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 App is useless
- 🐛 Terrible quality
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Poorly organized
- 🐛 App is embarrassing
- 🐛 Website is better

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes a lot
- App resets every time it's closed
- Keeps signing out frequently
- Login issues (wrong account displayed)
- Cannot launch the app
- Calendar/Schedule barely works
- Update removed calendar functionality
- Quiz seating not visible until day of quiz
- App is slow
- App is difficult to navigate
- New version is a downgrade
- App doesn't show class times reliably
- App only shows current day's schedule, not tomorrow
- App loads schedule slowly and requires refreshing
- App shows weather when not needed

**Most requested features**

- Add a reload WatCard function
- Add a section for school events
- Add ability to search or see office hours of any prof
- Bring back old features/widgets (exam schedule, map, watcard balance, food places, free rooms, bus schedule)
- Support iPhone X full screen
- Add dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uwaterloo-portal/id1097534773/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Viewing my exam schedules

*2026-01-15*

Worst app ever created on this planet.

### 1/5 — It would be great…

*2025-11-27*

Makes you login every time you open the app with a full password, two factor authentication and way too many clicks. 

Takes a few minutes to login sometimes when I could just login to quest or whatever I actually need in less time. 

It has everything I’d want, but I hate to use it because of the time wasted. 

If I close and open the app right away, I have to login again.

### 2/5 — Login in to much

*2025-09-04*

It makes me login in so much every time I close the app it resets but good overall

### 1/5 — Bro why do I have to sign in for every app open

*2025-09-01*

Bruh what

### 2/5 — Why it keep logging me out

*2025-03-06*

Swear I need to sign in every 30 mins

### 1/5 — 2FA every time

*2025-01-07*

It would be a 4/5 but I have to sign in and use 2FA EVERY SINGLE TIME I launch the app, even though I press “remember this device”. I’m always better off using Quest in a web browser because atleast that remembers my session.

### 1/5 — Keeps signing me out

*2024-09-04*

I can only be on the app for less than 2 minutes before it signs me out. Please fix this

### 2/5 — Terrible quality

*2024-02-26*

App works maybe 20% of the time, and that’s if it lets you sign in. Calendar/Schedule barely works, and does not provide accurate information. Expected much better from Waterloo.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your feedback. We have done significant work to improve the app and experience for our users, so we’re surprised to hear that it hasn’t been working for you. We’d love to investigate the challenges you experienced, so please reach out to student.portal@uwaterloo.ca so we can better assist you.

### 1/5 — Update took away to point of the app

*2022-09-19*

I used this app to see my schedule but the update took away the calendar so now I have no way to see my schedule. I don’t know why you would do this. I really need to see what classes I have and you took that away.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback, Moly Yo 99. We certainly appreciate your comment. Our development team is currently working a new calendar view, which we will be implementing in the near future. In the meantime, you can also try exporting the calendar in LEARN or Portal web and using the calendar on your device or email client such as Outlook. We hope that the new calendar view will better meet your needs. Thank you again for reaching out.  Portal continues to grow and evolve based on student feedback.
 
Tip: To export your calendar in Portal web, simply go to the Portal calendar (https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/#/calendar), select the 3 horizontal dots beside ‘My calendars’, select ‘Export calendar’, and select ‘Copy iCal URL’. Paste this URL in your preferred calendar application.

### 1/5 — Wrong Account

*2021-08-17*

I think there’s something wrong? I log in with my ID and password, and I verify with 2FA but it appears I’m in someone else’s account. The name, student ID and username is all someone else’s.

## Frequently asked questions about UWaterloo Portal

### What does the UWaterloo Portal app do?

The UWaterloo Portal app provides students with direct, personalized access to essential academic and campus information. It integrates seamlessly with the web portal to offer a streamlined, native mobile experience for managing various aspects of university life.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include detailed class information (times, locations, professors), real-time exam data (dates, times, locations), WatCard management (balances, history, top-up), a personalized campus calendar, campus navigation, event browsing and registration, and appointment booking for campus services.

### Is the UWaterloo Portal app free to use?

Yes, the UWaterloo Portal app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the application.

### What kind of information can I find on the calendar?

The calendar feature consolidates all your personalized academic information, such as class schedules and exam dates, along with general campus information and events. This allows you to have all your important dates and activities in one convenient place.

### Can I book appointments through the app?

Yes, the app allows you to book appointments for various support services available on campus. This feature helps students easily access the resources they need without navigating multiple systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9.2 — 2026-08-20

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 4.9.1 — 2026-02-20

Updated calendar features. Bug fixes and improved networking.

### 4.9 — 2026-01-05

Improved usability, dark mode, and refined user interface.

### 4.8 — 2025-12-09

Improved performance, bug fixes, new login process, improved dark mode handling.

### 4.7 — 2025-04-10

Bug fixes and performance updates.

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