UAB vs Highlands School
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
Highlands School
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Bridge the gap between home and school with the Highlands School app, developed by Digistorm. Receive instant information about Highlands School, push notifications for urgent updates, school newsletters and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Highlands School at every 3 weeks against UAB's every 4 months. Highlands School also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
UAB ships an update every 4 months, Highlands School every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAB | Highlands School |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Alabama at Birmingham | Highlands School |
In-app purchases
UAB
No in-app purchases
Highlands School
No in-app purchases
