UAB vs mySamford
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UAB
Navigate campus, access academic resources, and stay updated with the latest news and events. This app provides essential services for students, faculty, and staff to enhance their university experience.
- Campus navigation with map
- Latest university news and events
- Blazer Express tracking
- Academic and administrative resources
- Campus directory and visitor's guide
- Student organization event listings
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The official app of The University of Alabama at Birmingham The app is designed to enrich your UAB experience with services to help navigate campus, find the latest news and events, and access a variety of academic and administrative resources. It works on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Key Features: • receive the latest in UAB news • find Blazer Express tracking and schedules • navigate with the campus map • get locations and hours for libraries, student center, rec center, and more • find places to eat on campus • access official UAB Twitter and Instagram feeds • stay up-to-date with Blazer sports news • view a detailed campus visitor's guide • contact One Stop Student Services • browse BSync student organization events • access campus emergency plans and get help information • receive staff holiday calendar and benefits information • search the campus directory* • view Canvas information* • learn fun facts and why we love UAB …and more *Canvas and directory information available to registered students, faculty, and staff only via BlazerID Find out more at http://www.uab.edu/app
mySamford
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mySamford is your all-in-one app that connects you with the systems, information, people, and updates you need to succeed at Samford University. Samford students and employees can use mySamford to: - Access essential systems like Banner, Canvas, Email, and Office 365 - Receive important notifications from Banner, Canvas, and other key platforms - Stay informed with personalized announcements and alerts - Focus on your top tasks and to-dos - Discover tailored resources and content - Find and join campus events
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Verdict
UAB and mySamford are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
UAB ships an update every 4 months, mySamford every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAB | mySamford |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The University of Alabama at Birmingham | Samford University |
In-app purchases
UAB
No in-app purchases
mySamford
No in-app purchases
