AQ C.A.R.E.S. vs Common App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AQ C.A.R.E.S.
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AQ C.A.R.E.S. (Campus News, Alerts, Response Guide, Emergency and Services) is the official safety app of Aquinas College. It is the only app that integrates with Aquinas College's safety and security systems. Emergency Management has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Aquinas College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. AQ C.A.R.E.S. features include: - SAFE Saint Walk: Send your location to Aquinas College security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend, who can watch you walk home in real-time. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Aquinas College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Emergency Procedures: Learn what to do in case of an emergency - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app. Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
Common App
Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
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Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Common App at every 9 months against AQ C.A.R.E.S.'s every 45 months. Common App also leads on chart position (#25 vs unranked). AQ C.A.R.E.S.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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.
AQ C.A.R.E.S. ships an update every 45 months, Common App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AQ C.A.R.E.S. | Common App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (677 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 677 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #25 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aquinas College | The Common Application |
Bugs and requests
AQ C.A.R.E.S.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
In-app purchases
AQ C.A.R.E.S.
No in-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases









