UoB Campus Map vs Map Inspect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UoB Campus Map
Navigate the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston & Selly Oak campuses with ease. Find buildings, study spaces, cafes, and real-time transport information. Offers flexible routing, including options for impaired mobility users and automatic adjustments for closures.
- Building-to-building navigation
- Study space locator
- Cafe and shop information
- Real-time transport updates
- Accessible routing options
- Event updates
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The UoB Campus map has been designed to help students, staff and visitors find their way around the University of Birmingham Edgbaston & Selly Oak Campus. Building to building navigation, study space locations, café opening times and event updates have all been consolidated within the digital campus map. Obtain useful travel advice on the various means of getting to and from the campuses including real-time bus and train information and supporting information on the location of cafés, shops and toilets. In conjunction with the University's disabled access forum, the flexible routing capabilities have been used to ensure appropriate paths are selected for impaired mobility users. On occasions when paths or facilities (e.g. lifts or stairs) are closed, the system automatically takes this into account when calculating the best path. Please use the feedback form within the settings menu to send us any issues, suggestions or comments to be considered in preparation for the next release. Summary of Key Features: Quick search: shows the location of any building or facility on campus with extra information options for key locations. Directions: Navigation given to any location from any point on campus with the route plotted on the campus map. Stair-free routing can be selected prior to running a search, please access settings to adjust your preferences. Study Space: Quickly identify the best locations to study on campus. Additional Categories: Cafes, shops, toilets and bus stops can be selected and the relevant icons will be displayed on the map indicating their position. Further information such as opening times, photos and links to location web sites can be obtained by touching the icon. Campus Mile: The campus mile is an easy way to get some exercise, take a break and enjoy some exercise. It's perfect for a lunchtime walk, or if you are looking to kick-start your fitness routine you might choose to jog or run it. You can expect to clock up at least 2,000 steps.
Map Inspect
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Experience seamless inspect sessions with Map Inspect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Map Inspect at every 3 weeks against UoB Campus Map's every 2 months. 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.
UoB Campus Map ships an update every 2 months, Map Inspect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UoB Campus Map | Map Inspect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Smart Networked Environments Ltd | MAPHIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
UoB Campus Map
No in-app purchases
Map Inspect
No in-app purchases
