# GradWay vs ARC Data Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARC Data Mobile at none against GradWay's 1. ARC Data Mobile 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, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradWay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARC Data Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARC Data Mobile 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradWay | ARC Data Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradway-college-made-easy/id1069778462/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-data-mobile/id6474360355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Terence Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/666980896) | [Advanced Research Collection Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721429279) |

## What reviewers say

### GradWay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradway-college-made-easy/id1069778462)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campus Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for navigating campus
- 📚 Provides information on campus events and dining
- 🗺️ Useful maps and directions
- 🔍 Assists new students in finding their way around
- 🗓️ Integrates with school account for schedule and grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Navigation directions can be inaccurate
- 💰 Paid features after previously being free
- ⏱️ Slow or laggy performance at times
- 🔒 Issues with accessing school account through the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes or times out
- Map loading issues after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Include maps of off-campus areas like South Farm
- Allow customization of default transportation mode (walking vs. driving)
- Improve accuracy of navigation and directions


### ARC Data Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-data-mobile/id6474360355)

Streamline archaeology research with this user-friendly app. Automatically transfer measurements via Bluetooth to reduce data entry and transcription errors. Export your findings directly to Excel for easy database integration.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth measurement transfer, Reduced data entry, Transcription error reduction, Excel data export, Customizable research parameters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradWay free?

GradWay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARC Data Mobile free?

ARC Data Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GradWay or ARC Data Mobile?

ARC Data Mobile is rated higher. GradWay averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ARC Data Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GradWay or ARC Data Mobile have ads?

GradWay shows ads; ARC Data Mobile does not.

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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.*