Common App vs MyAQ
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.
MyAQ
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MyAQ is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the systems, information, people and updates you'll need to succeed at Aquinas College. Use MyAQ to: - Access Course Connect, Google Suite, Handshake, MyAQ Self Service, AQ Housing Portal, and other everyday systems - Keep updated on announcements and alerts relevant to you - Search staff, peers, systems, groups, posts, resources, and more - Connect with departments, services, organizations, and peers - Stay focused on your most important to-dos - View personalized resources and content - Find and join campus events If you have questions about MyAQ, please contact Aquinas' ITS Help Desk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Common App at #43 against MyAQ's unranked. MyAQ's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 9 months). 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, MyAQ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Common App | MyAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (679 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 679 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Common Application | UCROO |
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
MyAQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
MyAQ
No in-app purchases
