Orah Student App vs NU Engage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orah Student App
Manage leave requests, access contact information, and receive important notifications on your mobile device. This app is designed for students to streamline communication and administrative tasks related to their school.
- Apply for leave
- Manage leave requests
- View contact information
- Organize contact details
- Receive notifications
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Say hello to the student app for Orah. This app provides students with the convenience to apply and manage leave requests, view and organise contact information and receive notifications about relevant activity right from their mobile device. To use this app, you must have an existing Orah student account. If you don’t have a student account and your school is a Orah customer, please ask your administrator to send you an email invitation to create your account.
NU Engage
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NU Engage is a student organization and student life platform for students attending Northeastern University to be able to connect with organizations and get involved on campus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NU Engage at every 3 weeks against Orah Student App's every 6 weeks. Orah Student App'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.
Orah Student App ships an update every 6 weeks, NU Engage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orah Student App | NU Engage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (239 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 239 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Boardingware | Northeastern University Information Services |
Bugs and requests
Orah Student App
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login loop - returns to login screen after authentication
- App crashes upon launch or login
- Password not recognized despite correct credentials
- Wrong account type error messages
- Next button unresponsive during login
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- Send button unresponsive for password reset
- Random logout issues
- Slow performance and lag
- Keyboard covers message input field
- Inconsistent capitalization throughout app
- Redundant text (PIN number = personal identification number number)
Requested features
8 requests- Simplified login process with fewer clicks
- Parent-friendly web interface with better country/region selection
- Template location auto-fill for saved pass templates
- Keyboard positioning fix for pass note writing
- Single login system across multiple school locations
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- Improved UI/UX design consistency
- Account creation option within mobile app
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
NU Engage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orah Student App
No in-app purchases
NU Engage
No in-app purchases
