Monash Study vs JSL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monash Study
This app provides Monash University students with essential academic tools on their mobile devices. Access your class schedule, track grades, find campus locations, and manage student information. Stay updated with important notifications and personalized widgets.
- Class timetable access
- Assessment information
- Integrated campus maps
- Progress tracking (WAM, GPA)
- Student ID and printer balance
- Important update notifications
- Home screen widgets
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The Monash Study app is designed and developed for current Monash University students studying in Australia, Malaysia and Suzhou. As a student, you get access to your class timetable, assessment information, and much more, all from the palm of your hand: – Not sure where your class is? We’ve got you covered with our integrated maps so you know which room to go to. – See your printer balance, ID number, username and set your pronouns. – Track your progress (current and previous results, WAM and GPA). – Easily access forms and applications. – Get notifications for important updates. – And widgets! View your upcoming activities on the home screen of your phone. Designed for students, with students, the Monash Study app delivers a truly personalised mobile experience for students. These are just the highlights. Many more features, wider access and enhancements are coming, so stay tuned and keep an eye out for updates! By downloading the App, you will be assumed to have accepted the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not download the App. To review the Terms of Use, please see the App Privacy section.
JSL
This app enhances the living experience for residents at a specific student accommodation facility. It provides access to event calendars, controls for communal entertainment systems, maintenance reporting, and booking of study spaces.
- View event calendars
- Control communal TV and sound systems
- Log maintenance requests
- Book study spaces
- Manage resident accounts
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The Journal Student Living app supports residents living at Journal Uni Place - a leading student accommodation facility located in the heart of Melbourne's University precinct, offering apartment and studio-style accommodation designed with students in mind. The Journal app allows students to view the Journal Life calendar of events, control the TV's and sound system in communal spaces, log maintenance reports, book a study space, manage their accounts and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monash Study at 91% against JSL's 0%. 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.
Monash Study ships an update every 5 weeks, JSL every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monash Study | JSL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monash University | Appetiser Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Monash Study
JSL
In-app purchases
Monash Study
No in-app purchases
JSL
No in-app purchases
