# MiddSpark vs Common App

The clearest difference is rating: MiddSpark at 5.0 against Common App's 3.0. MiddSpark also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Common App's advantage is ratings volume (673 vs 4) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MiddSpark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common App has 673 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiddSpark | Common App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middspark/id1476718433/reviews)** | [3.0 (673 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **673** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Check I'm Here, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575538390) | [The Common Application](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030434052) |

## What reviewers say

### MiddSpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middspark/id1476718433)

Discover campus events and ways to participate. Filter by organization or activity, and add events to your personal calendar to stay informed about campus life.

**Highlights:** Sort events by campus organizations, Find events by activity tags, Add events to your calendar, Discover campus involvement opportunities, Powered by Presence platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Common App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Apply to 1000+ colleges, Research financial aid, Get counselor advice, Secure application process, Mobile convenience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 Same functionality as website
- 🎉 Finally available as an app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Requires re-login every time
- 🚫 Doesn't work for transfer students

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website

**Requested features**

- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiddSpark free?

MiddSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Common App free?

Common App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MiddSpark or Common App?

MiddSpark is rated higher. MiddSpark averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Common App averages 3.0 from 673 ratings.

### Do MiddSpark or Common App have ads?

Neither MiddSpark nor Common App shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*