Common App vs Zing! App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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.
Zing! App
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Welcome to the Zing! mobile app! “CONNECT. COMMUNICATE. COLLABORATE.” Our mission is to advance student success by enhancing communication and collaboration at schools. For more information, please download our app or visit us online at getzing.co. Zing! 444 W Ocean Blvd #800 Long Beach, CA 90802 323-375-1120
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zing! App at every 3 months against Common App's every 9 months. Common App's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked). 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.
Common App ships an update every 9 months, Zing! App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Common App | Zing! 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 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Common Application | Zing Apps LLC |
Bugs and 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
Zing! App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
Zing! App
No in-app purchases
