Common App vs Panini College
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.
Panini College
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Panini College School by Giga app is an e-learning app developed for information and resource sharing, especially designed for parents and students. The application bridges the gap between the institute, students, and guardians by making the flow of information, such as assignments, notices, and updates much easier. It is developed to simplify overall communication and notify students, parents about day-to-day operations in a comprehensive manner. The app is user-friendly and very easy to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Panini College at every 3 months against Common App's every 9 months. Common App's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, Panini College every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Common App | Panini College |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #70 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Common Application | Giga InfoSoft |
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
Panini College
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
Panini College
No in-app purchases
