# UCI Now vs AntAlmanac

The clearest difference is rating: AntAlmanac at 5.0 against UCI Now's 4.3. UCI Now's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AntAlmanac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UCI Now has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | UCI Now | AntAlmanac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uci-now/id1382415698/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antalmanac/id6767057826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UCI Student Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382415697) | [ICSSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856521720) |

## What reviewers say

### UCI Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uci-now/id1382415698)

This app provides real-time access to campus events, activities, and study space reservations. Browse and filter events by location, time, or category, and reserve study rooms directly. It's your go-to guide for navigating campus life and discovering what's happening.

**Highlights:** Real-time event listings, Event filtering by location, time, category, Study room booking, Campus map integration, Information on food sales and fundraisers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AntAlmanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antalmanac/id6767057826)

This app helps UCI students plan their academic journey by searching courses, building schedules, and tracking degree requirements. It features a campus map, grade distributions, and an academic roadmap planner for a streamlined educational experience.

**Highlights:** Course search and filtering, Interactive schedule builder, 4-year academic roadmap, Class availability and enrollment, Grade distributions and professor insights, GE and prerequisite tracking, Campus map with classroom locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UCI Now free?

UCI Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AntAlmanac free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UCI Now or AntAlmanac?

AntAlmanac is rated higher. UCI Now averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while AntAlmanac averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do UCI Now or AntAlmanac have ads?

Neither UCI Now nor AntAlmanac shows ads.

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