Comparison

AUB Mobile vs Simple A

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AUB Mobile

Access campus information, academic details, and essential university resources on the go. Stay updated with campus news, find building locations, and manage your academic progress.

Highlights
  • Check holds, grades, and schedule
  • View academic calendar and program offerings
  • Receive campus update notifications
  • Search directory and locate buildings
  • Access library resources and e-learning
  • Instructor Course Evaluation (ICE)
Features
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Stay in touch with AUB at all times and be the first to know about all that’s happening on campus! The app allows you to check holds, grades, schedule, deadlines, academic calendar, as well as program offerings. Using the app, you can also receive notifications on campus updates, search the directory list and use GPS and maps to check where buildings are located on campus, along with the departments and offices they host. The mobile application also facilitates search for library books and articles as well as access to e-learning (Moodle) and Instructor Course Evaluation (ICE).

About

Simple A

Features
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Simple A is your all-in-one solution for academic success. We offer personalized one-on-one tutoring, private groups, and class sessions—both online and at our center. Connect with expert tutors in real time, manage your bookings, track your progress, and get the help you need, when you need it. Features: – Book private, group, or class sessions – Online and in-center options – Qualified tutors for every subject – Real-time chat and notifications – Flexible scheduling – Secure payments Join thousands of students succeeding with Simple A. Download now and get started!

Screenshots

AUB Mobile4 screens
Simple A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple A at fortnightly against AUB Mobile's every 7 months. AUB Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUB Mobile ships an update every 7 months, Simple A fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AUB Mobile versus Simple A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUB MobileSimple A
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAmerican University of BeirutAli Abdallah Fouani

In-app purchases

None

AUB Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Simple A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUB Mobile free?
AUB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple A free?
Simple A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUB Mobile or Simple A have ads?
Neither AUB Mobile nor Simple A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUB Mobile or Simple A?
AUB Mobile ships an update every 7 months, and Simple A fortnightly. Most recently, AUB Mobile was updated on September 16, 2026 and Simple A on October 12, 2026.

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