Stanford Mobile vs Chiron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stanford Mobile
Access essential Stanford University information, including campus maps, dining options, events, and news. It also functions as a digital extension of your Stanford ID card.
- Campus dining information
- Upcoming events listings
- Featured news stories
- Campus and shuttle maps
- Digital Stanford ID card
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Stanford Mobile is the official mobile app of Stanford University, where Stanford students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and friends connect to essential information on The Farm. The app allows you to explore campus dining options, upcoming events, featured news stories, campus and shuttle maps, public arts and location-based self-guided tours, and more at your fingertips. Mobile ID acts as the digital version of your physical Stanford ID, mirroring all your physical card’s information. Stanford Unlock (formerly Mobile Key), powered by HID and Apple Wallet, allows you to access card readers for buildings and elevators across campus, pay with Cardinal Dollars, and access Cardinal Print, gyms, and libraries.
Chiron
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The teacher that does less so you do more. Chiron is an AI math tutor for iPad. Write your working by hand on a whiteboard. When you need help, Chiron gives you the smallest nudge: a hint or question written directly on the board, leaving you to work out the next step. KEEP THINKING • Get a nudge when you're stuck, with questions that help you decide what to try next • Try an idea, explain your reasoning and make connections yourself • Ask a question out loud and talk through your thinking Learning math takes effort. Chiron is designed to help you stay with a difficult problem and make progress through your own reasoning. BRING YOUR OWN MATH • Photograph a question and start working • Upload your notes or a problem sheet • Work on the math you're already studying, from algebra and trigonometry to calculus and linear algebra Best with an Apple Pencil. Chiron. Keep thinking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chiron at every 11 days against Stanford Mobile's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Stanford Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Chiron every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stanford Mobile | Chiron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanford University | James Booth |
In-app purchases
Stanford Mobile
No in-app purchases
Chiron
No in-app purchases









