# UWaterloo Portal vs G1 Simulator & Study Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: G1 Simulator & Study Guide at 82% against UWaterloo Portal's 21%. G1 Simulator & Study Guide also leads on ratings volume (458 vs 12) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). UWaterloo Portal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. G1 Simulator & Study Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UWaterloo Portal asks for nothing beyond the download.

G1 Simulator & Study Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G1 Simulator & Study Guide has 458 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of UWaterloo Portal's written reviews are positive against 82% of G1 Simulator & Study Guide's.

UWaterloo Portal ships an update every 2 months, G1 Simulator & Study Guide monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UWaterloo Portal | G1 Simulator & Study Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uwaterloo-portal/id1097534773/reviews) | **[4.8 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g1-simulator-and-study-guide/id1635383156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Waterloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/497334849) | [novice2pro Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635383158) |

## What reviewers say

### UWaterloo Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uwaterloo-portal/id1097534773)

Access personalized academic and campus information directly from your mobile device. This app offers a streamlined, native experience for managing class schedules, exam details, WatCard balances, and campus events.

**Highlights:** Class schedules and details, Exam dates and locations, WatCard balance and top-up, Personalized campus calendar, Campus navigation, Event browsing and registration, Appointment booking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Conveniently displays schedules
- 👍 WatCard balance easily accessible
- 👍 Useful for finding exam schedules
- 👍 Good for checking class times
- 👍 Easy navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and mandatory logins
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow and hard to navigate
- 🐛 Lost functionality after updates
- 🐛 Inaccurate or unreliable schedule information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes a lot
- App resets every time it's closed
- Keeps signing out frequently
- Login issues (wrong account displayed)
- Cannot launch the app

**Requested features**

- Add a reload WatCard function
- Add a section for school events
- Add ability to search or see office hours of any prof
- Bring back old features/widgets (exam schedule, map, watcard balance, food places, free rooms, bus schedule)
- Support iPhone X full screen


### G1 Simulator & Study Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g1-simulator-and-study-guide/id1635383156)

Prepare for your Ontario G1 driver's license exam with over 400 practice questions and a realistic exam simulator. Study road signs, fines, and limits, track your progress, and identify areas for improvement. An optional premium version removes ads.

**Highlights:** 400+ exam-like practice questions, Realistic G1 exam simulation, Study road signs, fines, and limits, Mistake tracking for review, Progress and test date tracking, Ad-free premium upgrade

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Passed first attempt
- 🚀 Passed with high score
- 🚀 Passed on first try
- 🚀 Passed with flying colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze entire app
- 🐛 Feedback when wrong needed
- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring
- 🐛 Confusing question wording
- 🐛 Repeated questions with different answers

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- App doesn't open

**Requested features**

- Add restart button for practice tests
- Reduce ads during practice tests
- No ads during mock tests
- Update app with new rules (e.g. property damage threshold)
- Translate to more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UWaterloo Portal free?

UWaterloo Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is G1 Simulator & Study Guide free?

G1 Simulator & Study Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UWaterloo Portal or G1 Simulator & Study Guide?

G1 Simulator & Study Guide is rated higher. UWaterloo Portal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while G1 Simulator & Study Guide averages 4.8 from 458 ratings.

### Do UWaterloo Portal or G1 Simulator & Study Guide have ads?

G1 Simulator & Study Guide shows ads; UWaterloo Portal does not.

### Which is updated more often, UWaterloo Portal or G1 Simulator & Study Guide?

UWaterloo Portal ships an update every 2 months, and G1 Simulator & Study Guide monthly. Most recently, UWaterloo Portal was updated on November 2, 2026 and G1 Simulator & Study Guide on November 7, 2026.

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