GradWay vs MSTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GradWay
Navigate your university with smart campus mapping, personalized class schedules, and integrated campus resources. Find buildings, access dining menus, and stay updated on events and news. Your essential tool for a connected and organized college experience.
- Smart campus mapping and navigation
- Integrated campus resource links
- Personalized class schedule management
- Dining menu and hours access
- Real-time emergency service updates
- University athletics and event schedules
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Welcome to GradWay, the Future of Campus Connection GradWay is the evolved, matured version of the award-winning Bully Walk app, originally created by Terence Williams during his time as an engineering student at Mississippi State University. With over 8 years of development, data collection, and intuitive design, GradWay is more than just a map—it's your essential tool for navigating and thriving in university life. Revolutionizing Campus Life Since 2016 Born from the vision of a first-generation college student, GradWay continues the mission to enhance the campus experience for students, staff, and visitors alike. Building on the legacy of Bully Walk—which provided over 1.3 million routes and was recognized with the prestigious 2016 Apple WWDC award and a White House Local Frontier nomination—GradWay sets a new standard for campus navigation and connectivity. Key Features: • Smart Campus Mapping & Navigation: Instantly find your way to any building, facility, or landmark on campus. Search for campus essentials like ATMs, bus stops, bookstores, coffee shops, and more. Save favorite locations for quick and easy access later. • Intuitive Campus Links: Access critical campus resources like academic calendars, news, events, dining services, student portals, athletic schedules, and emergency services—all in one place. • Personalized Class Schedules: Effortlessly manage your weekly classes and receive directions and estimated arrival times for each course. Stay organized and never miss a class. • Dining Made Easy: Check daily menus, meal plan options, and dining hours to stay on top of your campus eats. • Emergency Services: Stay informed with real-time updates and access emergency contacts at a moment’s notice. Your safety, prioritized. • Athletics & Events: Keep up with your university’s sports schedules, view scores, and purchase tickets for upcoming games and events. • Campus News & Announcements: Stay connected to the latest happenings, from major announcements to student activities, ensuring you’re always in the know. For Students, By a Student GradWay was created by Terence Williams, a first-generation college student who knows firsthand the challenges of navigating college life. Designed to provide practical solutions for the modern student, GradWay combines innovation with an understanding of real campus needs. Join the Revolution in Campus Navigation GradWay is more than an app—it's your guide to a better college experience. Currently available at over 15 universities and colleges, GradWay is the first app of its kind, developed by a student, for students, and redefining what it means to connect with your campus. Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can significantly decrease battery life.
MSTV
Access live and on-demand video content from Mississippi State University. Enjoy academic, educational, and student life programming, including special events and documentaries.
- Live video streaming
- On-demand video library
- Academic and educational content
- Special event coverage
- Interview shows
- Documentaries
- Health and wellness programming
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MSTV is your home for live and video on demand from Mississippi State University. Don’t miss a moment of the best academic and educational video, including live coverage of graduation and other special events. MSTV features interview shows, documentaries, health and wellness programming, and student life events that bring campus to your home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSTV at none against GradWay's 1. MSTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GradWay's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price 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. GradWay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MSTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
MSTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GradWay has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | GradWay | MSTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Terence Williams | TelVue Corporation |
Customer experience
GradWay
MSTV
Bugs and requests
GradWay
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes or times out
- Map loading issues after recent updates
Requested features
3 requests- Include maps of off-campus areas like South Farm
- Allow customization of default transportation mode (walking vs. driving)
- Improve accuracy of navigation and directions
MSTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GradWay
- Campus Pro$3.99
MSTV
No in-app purchases








