SCAD vs MyOtis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCAD
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.
- Academic program information
- Campus locations and events
- Virtual tours
- Personalized class schedule
- Course registration
- Interactive campus maps
- Blackboard access
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Tap into the SCAD experience and start exploring The University for Creative Careers. Log in with your MySCAD account to access even more exclusive tools and features. Discover the latest information about the university’s academic programs, campus locations, events, exhibitions, virtual tours, and more. -- EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FOR SCAD STUDENTS -- Students can log in to access amazingly convenient tools and features, including: - Your personalized class schedule and grades - Course registration - Dining and meal plan information - Interactive maps - The academic calendar - The faculty and department directory - Safety and security information - Real-time lookups for technology resources and availability - Blackboard
MyOtis
This app consolidates essential resources and updates for students at Otis College of Art & Design. It provides easy access to key systems, personalized announcements, and tools to manage priorities and stay informed.
- Connect to Banner, The Nest, Email
- Personalized announcements and alerts
- Priority management tools
- Access curated content
- Stay informed and boost productivity
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MyOtis is here to help you succeed at Otis College of Art & Design. It's a convenient tool that brings together all the essential resources, information, and updates you need in one place. Using the MyOtis app, you can easily connect to important systems like Banner, The Nest, Email and more. Stay up-to-date with relevant announcements and alerts that cater to your specific interests. Stay organized and focused by managing your priorities through the app. Access personalized resources and curated content to meet your needs. MyOtis is your reliable companion for boosting productivity and staying informed. If you have any questions about MyOtis, feel free to reach out to the Help Desk via email at helpdesk@otis.edu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyOtis at 5.0 against SCAD's 2.4. SCAD's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MyOtis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.
SCAD ships an update every 5 weeks, MyOtis every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCAD | MyOtis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Savannah College of Art and Design | UCROO |
Customer experience
SCAD
MyOtis
Bugs and requests
SCAD
Reported bugs
26 issues- 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
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- Pages not loading (roster, professor)
- Badges and labels not appearing
- Black screen after login
- App immediately crashes upon signing in
- Cannot log in despite correct information
- App freezes on login screen
- App crashes when opened
- Cannot tap on anything
- App freezes on registration day
- Saved class lists wiped
- Ghost notifications
- Unable to drop classes or review schedule
- White screen in 'my classes' tab
- App shuts down after login
- Opens email in Safari
- Constant sign-ins required
- AR and other functions not working
- App ruins login credentials
- Half of items don't work
- Old black design was better
- Neon purple and white text is blinding
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Remember password
- Implement in-app browser for email
MyOtis
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SCAD
No in-app purchases
MyOtis
No in-app purchases
