Stanford Mobile vs M
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.
M
This app connects the school community with event schedules, a points system for participation, and AI-powered mental health support. Students can track their engagement, access resources, and stay informed about school activities.
- Event calendar with school activities
- Points system for event participation
- Leaderboard for competitive engagement
- AI-powered mental health chatbot
- Access to wellness center resources
- Digital ID for streamlined check-ins
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Designed for students, teachers, parents, and guests, MA Central is the comprehensive app that ensures everyone at Menlo-Atherton High School stays informed and engaged. Stay ahead, stay connected, and feel supported—all in one place. MA Central is a dynamic and user-friendly platform tailored for the Menlo-Atherton High School community. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or a guest, MA Central offers customized features to meet your needs. Students can view their points balance, explore upcoming events, and find essential resources, including mental health support. The app features a comprehensive event calendar, offering an up-to-date schedule of school activities such as sports games, club meetings, dances, and service opportunities. The points system encourages active participation, allowing students to earn points by attending events and getting their ID cards scanned on-site. Students can easily add their digital ID to Apple Wallet for streamlined check-ins. The leaderboard feature adds a fun, competitive edge by showing students where they stand among their peers. One of the most valuable features of MA Central is the Resource Page, where students have 24/7 access to an AI-powered chatbot for mental health support. This tool provides a confidential and approachable way for students to get assistance whenever they need it, making well-being a top priority. The PAWS Wellness Center and other mental health resources are integrated into the app to ensure students feel supported throughout their high school journey. For assistance with accounts (username recovery, ID changes, and account deletion), please email dev@jayagra.com. Note: Do not send your account password.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: M at 4.1 against Stanford Mobile's 3.5. M also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Stanford Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
M holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Stanford Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of M's.
Stanford Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, M every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stanford Mobile | M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (34 ratings) | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanford University | Jayen Agrawal |
Customer experience
Stanford Mobile
M
In-app purchases
Stanford Mobile
No in-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases









