APU Now vs myAPU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APU Now
Discover and stay informed about events and activities relevant to your interests. Connect with others and contribute to building a stronger community.
- Post events
- Receive notifications
- Discover happenings
- Build community
- Join discussions
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Experience Azusa Pacific University like never before with APU Now. Designed to simplify your campus life, this app connects you to the people and resources that matter most. Key Features: • Virtual ID Card: Access campus facilities and check-ins right from your phone. • Trolley Tracker: View real-time trolley locations so you never miss a ride. • Community Feed: A "Virtual Cougar Walk" to ask questions, sell textbooks, report lost items, and chat with peers. • Event Updates: Stay in the loop on student organizations, clubs, and campus happenings. • Quick Access: Get direct links to essential campus safety and academic resources. Join the community today and make the most of your APU experience!
myAPU
Access university resources and academic programs conveniently online. This application allows motivated professionals to advance their knowledge and apply to programs. Connect with student support and explore educational opportunities without limits.
- Convenient online access
- Explore academic programs
- Apply to the University
- Contact student support
- Accessible educational resources
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myAPU is designed to be as convenient and accessible as our University. American Public University is a place where motivated professionals from business, healthcare, education, and other service-minded communities come together to advance their knowledge in order to make a difference. Through myAPU, your opportunity to explore our affordable academic programs conveniently delivered online is within reach, without limits. Download myAPU and apply to the University or contact student support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: APU Now at 84% against myAPU's 33%. APU Now also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (104 vs 7). 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.
APU Now holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APU Now has 104 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of APU Now's written reviews are positive against 33% of myAPU's.
APU Now ships an update every 5 weeks, myAPU every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APU Now | myAPU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (104 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Azusa Pacific University | American Public University System (APUS) |
Customer experience
APU Now
myAPU
In-app purchases
APU Now
No in-app purchases
myAPU
No in-app purchases
