Common App vs SkillBridge
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.
SkillBridge
This AI-powered learning platform offers personalized study materials and tools for high school students. It provides access to past exams with explanations, one-on-one AI assistance, and gamified learning experiences to track progress and enhance academic success.
- Personalized study materials
- AI-powered assistance
- Past national exams with explanations
- Gamified learning contests and quizzes
- Progress tracking and insights
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SkillBridge is an innovative AI-powered learning platform tailored for Rwandan and Ethiopian high school students. Our app provides personalized study materials and tools that empower students to excel in their exams and classroom studies. With expert-approved resources, one-on-one support through personalized AI assistance, and access to past national exams with detailed explanations, SkillBridge ensures you have everything you need for academic success. Engage in gamified learning with exciting contests, quizzes, and personalized insights to track your progress and enhance your learning journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkillBridge at 100% against Common App's 23%. SkillBridge also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Common App's advantage is ratings volume (673 vs 3) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SkillBridge holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common App has 673 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 SkillBridge's.
Common App ships an update every 9 months, SkillBridge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Common App | SkillBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (673 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 673 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Common Application | A2SV |
Customer experience
Common App
SkillBridge
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
SkillBridge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
SkillBridge
No in-app purchases
