Campuswire vs Cats on Campus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Campuswire
This tool simplifies class discussions, Q&A, and announcements for college courses. It provides an easy-to-use platform for students and instructors to engage with course material and each other.
- Class discussions
- Q&A functionality
- Announcements
- Simplified communication
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Campuswire is the tool for college classes that makes class discussions, Q&A and announcements extremely simple.
Cats on Campus
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The official app for Northwestern University's student organizations, 'Cats on Campus is your gateway to campus life at NU. Discover and join student organizations, explore campus events, and connect with fellow Wildcats—all in one place. Whether you're a first-year looking to get involved or a student leader managing your group, 'Cats on Campus makes it easy to navigate everything NU has to offer. Stay in the loop with real-time event listings, org directories, and tools designed to enhance your campus experience. From finding your community to planning your next event, 'Cats on Campus helps you make the most of your time at Northwestern.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Campuswire at 15.0 against Cats on Campus's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Campuswire ships an update monthly, Cats on Campus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Campuswire | Cats on Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CampusTech, Inc. | Northwestern University |
In-app purchases
Campuswire
No in-app purchases
Cats on Campus
No in-app purchases
