# Common App vs WLX Horizon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLX Horizon at 100% against Common App's 23%. WLX Horizon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Common App's advantage is ratings volume (679 vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 42 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

WLX Horizon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common App has 679 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Common App's written reviews are positive against 100% of WLX Horizon's.

Common App ships an update every 9 months, WLX Horizon every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common App | WLX Horizon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlx-horizon/id1635425804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **679** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Common Application](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030434052) | [St. Lucie Public Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584982429) |

## What reviewers say

### Common App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Apply to 1000+ colleges, Research financial aid, Get counselor advice, Secure application process, Mobile convenience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 Same functionality as website
- 🎉 Finally available as an app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Requires re-login every time
- 🚫 Doesn't work for transfer students

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website

**Requested features**

- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation


### WLX Horizon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlx-horizon/id1635425804)

Access live and on-demand broadcasts of school board meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other educational programs. Connect with your school community through this dedicated platform.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand video streaming, Board meeting broadcasts, Graduation ceremony viewing, School visit recordings, Educational program access, Community connection tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common App free?

Common App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WLX Horizon free?

WLX Horizon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Common App or WLX Horizon?

WLX Horizon is rated higher. Common App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while WLX Horizon averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Common App or WLX Horizon have ads?

Neither Common App nor WLX Horizon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Common App or WLX Horizon?

Common App ships an update every 9 months, and WLX Horizon every 42 months. Most recently, Common App was updated on November 7, 2026 and WLX Horizon on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*