Comparison

AUT vs CA Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AUT

Access campus news, events, and personal academic information. Navigate student life with interactive maps, class schedules, and job listings. Stay connected with community chat and personalized notifications.

Highlights
  • Personal class timetable
  • Customized news and events feed
  • Interactive campus maps
  • Student job listings
  • Community chat with chatbot
  • Real-time computer lab availability
Features
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With the official AUT App, you have access to up-to-date news, events and information about AUT anytime, anywhere. New tools and functionality allow you to navigate student life at AUT both physically and virtually. By logging in with your student Network ID you’ll be able to: • See your personal class timetable • Access a customised feed of news and events • Add events and activities to direct to your schedule • Get quick access to your grades • Receive timely and personalised notifications direct to you • Engage in community chat, including AUT’s chatbot Tua • Make use of interactive campus maps and navigation • Check the live shuttle bus schedule • See and apply for student jobs • Launch an enquiry with Student Hub • Be guided on how to develop your Pepeha and gain confidence in Te Reo • See real-time computer lab availability • And more! Auckland University of Technology Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau is committed to enhancing student communications across our 30,000 students. The app allows AUT to send meaningful notifications along with in-app messages relevant to you, reducing the volume of email and one size fits all communications. The AUT Student App provides endless tools to engage with you and support you on your student journey. Plus, got a great idea to add to the app – let us know. The app was built in-house by AUT Grads keen to develop and deliver new functionality to serve you, our awesome student community.

About

CA Connect

Features
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CA Connect is the official mobile application of ICAB, designed to provide both ICAB members and the general public with easy access to important information and services in one unified platform. The app brings essential ICAB resources, updates, and communication tools together to ensure users stay informed and connected anytime, anywhere. Features for Members: • Secure member login • Member profile and membership information • Notices, updates, and push notifications • Member directory and direct messaging • CPD & Events information • Dues and payment details • Help Desk support • Quick access to ICAB services Public Features: • Access ICAB Monthly News Bulletin . Access latest news and publications • View selected notices and updates • Stay informed about ICAB activities CA Connect helps both members and the wider community stay connected with ICAB and its services in a simple and efficient way.

Screenshots

AUT4 screens
CA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AUT at 13.0 against CA Connect's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUT ships an update every 5 weeks, CA Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AUT versus CA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUTCA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuckland University of TechnologyAbu Ferdous

In-app purchases

None

AUT

No in-app purchases

None

CA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUT free?
AUT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CA Connect free?
CA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUT or CA Connect have ads?
Neither AUT nor CA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUT or CA Connect?
AUT ships an update every 5 weeks, and CA Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, AUT was updated on October 6, 2026 and CA Connect on October 3, 2026.

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