# SCAD vs MICA/App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MICA/App at 91% against SCAD's 22%. MICA/App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (96 vs 13). SCAD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MICA/App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MICA/App has 96 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SCAD's written reviews are positive against 91% of MICA/App's.

SCAD ships an update every 5 weeks, MICA/App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCAD | MICA/App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scad/id1059477031/reviews) | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micaapp/id1515802918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 79 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Savannah College of Art and Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/467515093) | [The Maryland Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473546289) |

## What reviewers say

### SCAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scad/id1059477031)

This app provides access to university information, including academic programs, campus details, and events. Students can log in to access personalized schedules, grades, course registration, and campus resources.

**Highlights:** Academic program information, Campus locations and events, Virtual tours, Personalized class schedule, Course registration, Interactive campus maps, Blackboard access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast login speeds
- 👍 New SCAD feature works great
- 👍 App works well now
- 👍 App is clear and easy to use
- 👍 App is a help

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI is difficult to use
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Pages stop loading
- 🐛 Black screen bug
- 🐛 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Order online feature not loading
- App stuck on email verification
- New ordering system doesn't show completion
- No QR codes for orders
- App crashing after update

**Requested features**

- Organize and hide buttons on MySCAD tab
- Implement Face ID for newer iPhones
- Make signing in easier
- Add fingerprint login again
- Allow clicking and highlighting links


### MICA/App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micaapp/id1515802918)

Stay connected with your campus community and manage your academic life. Access critical academic tools, track deadlines with notifications, and discover campus events. Connect with peers, find campus services, and navigate with an integrated map.

**Highlights:** Calendar and deadline management, Real-time academic tool access, Campus event discovery and reminders, Campus community interaction, Campus services information, Push notifications for alerts, Campus map with routing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCAD free?

SCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MICA/App free?

MICA/App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SCAD or MICA/App?

MICA/App is rated higher. SCAD averages 2.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MICA/App averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

### Do SCAD or MICA/App have ads?

Neither SCAD nor MICA/App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCAD or MICA/App?

SCAD ships an update every 5 weeks, and MICA/App every 6 weeks. Most recently, SCAD was updated on October 24, 2026 and MICA/App on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*