Monash Study vs MCBA Refs
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.
MCBA Refs
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MCBA Refs helps basketball referees complete training, practise rules knowledge, review feedback, and stay current with MCBA announcements. Members can answer practice questions, complete assigned exams, work through courses, view Challenge Mode seasons and leaderboards, submit match reports, and receive important notifications when action is required. The app supports referee development with rules practice, courses, required exams, coach feedback, yellow/red card reports, BV tribunal reports, supervisor logs, news updates, and Challenge seasons.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MCBA Refs at every 9 days against Monash Study's monthly. MCBA Refs also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 monthly, MCBA Refs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monash Study | MCBA Refs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monash University | Lachlan Geron |
In-app purchases
Monash Study
No in-app purchases
MCBA Refs
No in-app purchases
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