UoL PC Finder vs Glide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UoL PC Finder
Quickly locate available computers across campus with real-time data on PC availability, opening hours, and room bookings. Filter by distance, software, and view room layouts on a map or list.
- Live PC availability data
- View opening hours and bookings
- Filter by availability and software
- In-app route information
- Live room layouts and schedules
- Map and list view
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Need to find an available PC in a hurry? UoL PC Finder shows live data on how many computers are available in each building, how long for, and how to find them. - View available PC's, opening hours, and bookings - Filter by availability, distance, software and more - View in-app route information - Live room-layout and schedules - See rooms as list or plotted on a map
Glide
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Make managing your Glide service simple. With the Glide app, you can: • get help through FAQs, support articles and live chat • run diagnostics and troubleshoot connection issues • check service status and receive important updates • manage your account and connected devices • view previous payments and update your payment method • upgrade your services • receive helpful push notifications Everything you need to manage your Glide service, all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Glide at fortnightly against UoL PC Finder's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UoL PC Finder ships an update every 7 months, Glide fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | UoL PC Finder | Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Liverpool | GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL LIMITED |
In-app purchases
UoL PC Finder
No in-app purchases
Glide
No in-app purchases
