Comparison

Purdue CS vs myPurdue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Purdue CS

This app connects Computer Science students at Purdue University with events and resources. Follow student organizations, get event notifications, and view lab availability. It also provides access to department resources and opportunity updates.

Highlights
  • Follow CS student organizations
  • Receive event notifications
  • View Computer Science opportunity updates
  • Live lab availability view
  • Access common department resources
Features
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This is the app for students in Computer Science at Purdue University or for those wanting to get involved in events by students organizations in CS. It offers a simple interface with the ability to follow events, view the Computer Science opportunity update and get resources like a live view of the Lawson and Haas labs to check for availabilities. Upcoming Events: Add the CS organizations at Purdue you want to be involved with and follow their upcoming events. Choose to get event notifications 30 minutes before they begin to make sure you don't miss out on any events by student organizations. Opportunity Update: View the opportunity update all on one page. View the sections you are interested in and check back periodically for new updates. Resources: View a live image of labs in Lawson and Haas and access common resources in the Computer Science department. Note: Not an official Purdue app. Developed by Students, for Students, at Purdue University. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Send us feedback in-app for features and improvements.

About

myPurdue

This app connects you to Purdue University, offering personalized campus information and a streamlined user experience on your mobile device. It's your pocket guide to all things Purdue, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Personalized myPurdue content
  • Enhanced mobile user experience
  • Access to Purdue University information
  • Connect to campus resources
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
Features
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myPurdue: Your Purdue Campus in Your Pocket Stay connected to Purdue University, anytime, anywhere. The myPurdue mobile app is your go-to for all things Purdue. The myPurdue mobile application delivers your personalized myPurdue content to your mobile device. While myPurdue is also accessible via your mobile browser, the application provides a better user experience for your device. Download myPurdue today and make your Purdue experience even better!

Screenshots

Purdue CS3 screens
myPurdue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Purdue CS at 100% against myPurdue's 0%. Purdue CS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Purdue CS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Purdue CS's written reviews are positive against 0% of myPurdue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Purdue CS ships an update every 4 months, myPurdue every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Purdue CS versus myPurdue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurdue CSmyPurdue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPallav AgarwalPurdue University

Customer experience

Purdue CS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

myPurdue

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Purdue CS

No in-app purchases

None

myPurdue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purdue CS free?
Purdue CS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myPurdue free?
myPurdue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Purdue CS or myPurdue?
Purdue CS is rated higher. Purdue CS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while myPurdue averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Purdue CS or myPurdue have ads?
Neither Purdue CS nor myPurdue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Purdue CS or myPurdue?
Purdue CS ships an update every 4 months, and myPurdue every 5 months. Most recently, Purdue CS was updated on September 22, 2026 and myPurdue on October 13, 2026.

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