Comparison

GCU Welcome vs MSB Vision

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

GCU Welcome

Features

Read full description

Glasgow Caledonian University Induction App. This App is your gateway to induction at GCU. You can access all the information you need for induction, including your induction timetable, how to register, induction events, support services, wifi and more. The App also hosts our interactive induction module and chat feed which all new to GCU students can access.

About

MSB Vision

Features

Read full description

Get access to all content in MSB Vision. Access pre-recorded courses, enrol in live workshops, get certified, and a lot more! Be a part of the awesome community that you always wanted to be in!

Screenshots

GCU Welcome3 screens

MSB Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GCU Welcome at none against MSB Vision's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MSB Vision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GCU Welcome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GCU Welcome ships an update every 7 months, MSB Vision every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

GCU Welcome versus MSB Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GCU Welcome	MSB Vision
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months — better	Every 10 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	16.6	16.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	66 MB	84 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	THE GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY COMPANY LIMITED	TagMango Inc

In-app purchases

None

GCU Welcome

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MSB Vision

One-time1

MSB Vision UK Masterclass!$4.99

Questions

Is GCU Welcome free?

GCU Welcome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MSB Vision free?

MSB Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do GCU Welcome or MSB Vision have ads?

Neither GCU Welcome nor MSB Vision shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GCU Welcome or MSB Vision?

GCU Welcome ships an update every 7 months, and MSB Vision every 10 months. Most recently, GCU Welcome was updated on October 24, 2026 and MSB Vision on October 24, 2026.