DCU Loop vs myHSRT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DCU Loop
This official university app provides students with access to course content, instant notifications for messages and events, and the ability to upload various file types directly from their mobile devices. It ensures students can stay connected and manage their academic life on the go.
- Browse course content offline
- Instant notifications for messages
- Upload images, audio, and video
- Access academic events
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Welcome the official Loop app for Dublin City University (DCU) students Features include: - browse the content of your courses, even when offline - receive instant notifications of messages and other events - upload images, audio, videos and other files from your mobile device
myHSRT
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myHSRT accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - myHSRT offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. myHSRT is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: It's best to start by managing your timetable with the myHSRT calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and be the first to find out your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay late fees again! With myHSRT you always have an overview of the loan period of your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and answer your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to PENDLA, the campus navigation, the canteen menu and other important university information. myHSRT - an app from UniNow
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: myHSRT at every 10 days against DCU Loop's every 3 months. DCU Loop's advantage is 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.
DCU Loop ships an update every 3 months, myHSRT every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DCU Loop | myHSRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dublin City University | UniNow GmbH |
In-app purchases
DCU Loop
No in-app purchases
myHSRT
No in-app purchases
