# Common App vs Due Gooder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Common App at none against Due Gooder's 6. Common App also leads on ratings volume (677 vs 47) and chart position (#25 vs #196). Due Gooder's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 23%) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Due Gooder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Common App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Due Gooder holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common App has 677 ratings behind it against 47, 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 42% of Due Gooder's.

Common App ships an update every 9 months, Due Gooder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common App | Due Gooder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509/reviews) | **[3.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-gooder/id6755054558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **677** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #196 |
| Size | 16 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Common Application](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030434052) | [Nathan Royal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801512253) |

## What reviewers say

### Common App

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

**Currently charting:** #25 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


### Due Gooder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-gooder/id6755054558)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Organize your academic life with automated scheduling, assignment tracking, and integrated group chats for each course. Sync with your LMS or upload syllabi to never miss a deadline or class.

**Highlights:** LMS sync (Canvas, Brightspace), Syllabus upload, Automated assignment detection, Class event calendar, Deadline and class reminders, Course group chats, Cross-device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common App free?

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

### Is Due Gooder free?

Due Gooder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Common App or Due Gooder?

Due Gooder is rated higher. Common App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 677 ratings, while Due Gooder averages 3.3 from 47 ratings.

### Do Common App or Due Gooder have ads?

Neither Common App nor Due Gooder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Common App or Due Gooder?

Common App ships an update every 9 months, and Due Gooder every 4 months. Most recently, Common App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Due Gooder on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Common App or Due Gooder?

Common App currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Due Gooder at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*