Mason 360 vs Samson University
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mason 360
This app provides on-the-go access to educational content. It's designed to make learning convenient and accessible from anywhere.
- On-the-go access
- Educational content
- Convenient learning
- Accessible anywhere
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Samson University
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Samson University brings Samson’s learning catalog to your iPhone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse the video catalog with search, filters, and curated rails. • Watch lessons in the in-app player (including YouTube-hosted and library-hosted content where applicable). • Continue watching and pick up where you left off on supported videos. • Save videos to My List and manage your saved library. • Open your profile, manage session sign-out, and link out to manage your account on the web when signed in. • Receive engagement notifications when enabled; tap notifications to jump to relevant content in the app. SIGN-IN • Optional email one-time passcode (OTP) sign-in for a personalized session. • You can also explore the catalog as a guest from the welcome flow when offered. WHO IT’S FOR Learners and team members who already use Samson University on the web and want the same catalog and playback experience on mobile. REQUIREMENTS • Network connection for catalog, playback, and sign-in. • Push notifications are optional and can be turned off in iOS Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Samson University at 15.1 against Mason 360's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Mason 360 ships an update every 3 weeks, Samson University every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mason 360 | Samson University |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (875 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 875 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George Mason University | Shafi Yaftali |
Bugs and requests
Mason 360
Reported bugs
4 issues- App quits unexpectedly after launch screen
- Login unavailable
- Absurd glitch causing logout issues
- Shuttle part needs to be fixed
Requested features
4 requests- Improve organization and synchronization of information and courses
- Add check/confirm photo function
- Allow direct messaging from group chat
- Change app name to 'Mason365' for better branding
Samson University
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mason 360
No in-app purchases
Samson University
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mason 360 free?
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Do Mason 360 or Samson University have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mason 360 or Samson University?
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