SmartFind Express vs UWS Student App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartFind Express
This mobile application is designed for substitute teachers. It provides a convenient platform for managing substitute assignments and related tasks.
- Substitute assignment management
- Mobile platform for educators
- Streamlined substitute tasks
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This is the SmartFind Express Mobile App for substitutes.
UWS Student App
Access all your essential student resources in one place, including email, digital ID, learning environment, and timetables. Stay updated with the latest news and manage your student record and support services.
- Student email access
- Digital ID card
- Virtual learning environment
- Timetable management
- Student support services
- OneDrive integration
- Student record access
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The UWS Student App provides an easy-to-use, personalized, and effective system for all of your student needs. It will be your go-to App to get the most out of your time as a UWS student – and beyond. Integrated features within the app include your student email; digital ID card, your virtual learning environment; student surveys; timetables; Student Support Services; OneDrive; your student record; Your Union; The Library; and all the latest news and information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartFind Express at every 4 weeks against UWS Student App's every 3 months. SmartFind Express also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SmartFind Express ships an update every 4 weeks, UWS Student App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartFind Express | UWS Student App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PowerSchool Group LLC | SCET |
Customer experience
SmartFind Express
UWS Student App
Bugs and requests
SmartFind Express
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login process frequently fails
- Job listings not updating in real-time
- Issues with checking in/out of assignments
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to sort/filter by date range
- Integrate with calendar apps for better scheduling
- Provide more detailed job information (grade level, subject, etc.)
- Improve reliability and stability of the app
UWS Student App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartFind Express
No in-app purchases
UWS Student App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartFind Express free?
Is UWS Student App free?
Do SmartFind Express or UWS Student App have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartFind Express or UWS Student App?
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