PVU360 vs Common App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PVU360
Read full descriptionHide full description
PVU360 Virtual Campus allows anyone who is interested in PVU to have a virtual 360-degree tour of the PVU campus on their iPhone or iPad. They can virtually experience many hot spots on campus in 360-degree: such as Engineering Plaza, Business Court, Fountain Plaza, MSC Square, University Dorm Districts, Panther Stadium, etc. More spot data will be created and upload to the server and available to users. The app shows all the markers of hotspots on the campus map, and the user clicks a marker to view that location in 3D 360-degree. It also allows users to search for and list spots in a table view, and then click to view. Each hot spot is tagged as one of these: teaching, research, Students, Campus, Sports, Events, or Others. New 3D 360-degree spot data will be continuously added to the system, such as research labs, classrooms, new buildings, gathering, recruiting events, career fairs, and so on. The search function allows users to specifically navigate the hotspots they are interested in. For instance, if the student is only interested in research, he/she can choose the “Research” tag and all the hot spots in that tag will be marked on the map or listed in a table. Users can then click the spot to have a 360-degree view. The app currently has four tabs: VR-360: view the hot spot in the virtual reality of 360-degree. It also shows the title of that spot. Users can config it in their way to view the scene. They can even tilt the device to see from different angles. Hotspot-Map: based on the user’s search input, the available hot spots will be layout on the campus map with pins. Click the pin to view the spot virtually. Hotspot-List: list all the available hot spots in a list, where users can choose anyone to view and experience Help: display the info on how to use the app This app can be utilized as a supplemental tool for the upcoming Summer School, Summer Bridge Program, and recruiting events/efforts.
Common App
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.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
Read full descriptionHide full description
Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Common App at #31 against PVU360's unranked. PVU360's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PVU360 | Common App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (673 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 673 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #31 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yonggao Yang | The Common Application |
Bugs and requests
PVU360
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
In-app purchases
PVU360
No in-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases








