Purdue CS vs mySamford
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Follow CS student organizations
- Receive event notifications
- View Computer Science opportunity updates
- Live lab availability view
- Access common department resources
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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.
mySamford
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mySamford is your all-in-one app that connects you with the systems, information, people, and updates you need to succeed at Samford University. Samford students and employees can use mySamford to: - Access essential systems like Banner, Canvas, Email, and Office 365 - Receive important notifications from Banner, Canvas, and other key platforms - Stay informed with personalized announcements and alerts - Focus on your top tasks and to-dos - Discover tailored resources and content - Find and join campus events
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Verdict
Purdue CS and mySamford are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Purdue CS ships an update every 4 months, mySamford every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purdue CS | mySamford |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pallav Agarwal | Samford University |
In-app purchases
Purdue CS
No in-app purchases
mySamford
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Purdue CS free?
Is mySamford free?
Do Purdue CS or mySamford have ads?
Which is updated more often, Purdue CS or mySamford?
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