Clearing by Uni Compare vs UoR Welcome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clearing by Uni Compare
This app assists students in finding university courses during the Clearing process. It allows users to browse live course availability, connect with UK universities directly, and save favorite options. Features include a UCAS calculator and detailed course statistics to help secure a desired place.
- Browse live Clearing course availability
- Call UK universities directly
- Save favorite courses and universities
- UCAS calculator for course options
- Check graduate salaries and employment rates
- Improved search and filters
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Trusted by over 650,000+ students. Your next uni move starts here. Whether you’re preparing early for Clearing 2026, comparing your options before Results Day, or searching for a course at the last minute, Uni Compare gives you everything you need to make your next move with confidence. Find, compare, save, and connect with UK universities, all in one app. Why students use Uni Compare: • Browse live Clearing 2026 courses • Search and compare UK universities • Save courses and unis for later • Register your interest before Results Day • Call universities directly from the app • Use our UCAS points calculator to see your options instantly • Tap straight through to university websites • Discover courses faster with smarter search and filters Whether you’re set on a plan or figuring it out as you go, Uni Compare helps you explore your options and make decisions with confidence. No stress. Just your next step. Terms and Conditions: https://universitycompare.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://universitycompare.com/privacy-policy/
UoR Welcome
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Your guide to Welcome at the University of Reading. Here you can find the social activities, School timetable, maps, social media, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UoR Welcome at none against Clearing by Uni Compare's shown. Clearing by Uni Compare's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Clearing by Uni Compare ships an update fortnightly, UoR Welcome every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clearing by Uni Compare | UoR Welcome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | University Compare | University of Reading |
Bugs and requests
Clearing by Uni Compare
Reported bugs
13 issues- Cannot register: missing subject interest/preferred university
- Keyboard covers register button on iOS
- App crashes when calculating UCAS points
- Soft internal error preventing loading
- Black see-through screen during subject selection
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- App shuts down unexpectedly
- Cannot scroll down to click register button
- Lost list of saved universities
- App crashes when selecting 'university'
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Calling wrong university
- University descriptions incorrect
Requested features
13 requests- Add missing universities and courses
- Improve accuracy of university/course data
- Fix registration process
- Add National 5 results option
- Add custom UCAS tariff points input
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- Add Scottish option for users
- Add Criminology as a course option
- Add Diagnostic Radiography as a course option
- Add PPE as a combined course option
- Add Physiotherapy as a course option
- Add Creative Writing as a subject of interest
- Add Nutrition as a subject of interest
- Improve display of long course titles
UoR Welcome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Clearing by Uni Compare
No in-app purchases
UoR Welcome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Clearing by Uni Compare free?
Is UoR Welcome free?
Do Clearing by Uni Compare or UoR Welcome have ads?
Which is updated more often, Clearing by Uni Compare or UoR Welcome?
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