Comparison

Common App vs GrizLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Apply to 1000+ colleges
  • Research financial aid
  • Get counselor advice
  • Secure application process
  • Mobile convenience
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

GrizLink

Features
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GrizLink is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the systems, information, people and updates you'll need to succeed at Franklin College. Use GrizLink to: - Access Self-Service, Canvas, Franklin College Email, and other systems - Receive key notifications from 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

Screenshots

Common App4 screens
GrizLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Common App at #43 against GrizLink's unranked. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Common App versus GrizLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommon AppGrizLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (673 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings673 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Common ApplicationFranklin College

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

GrizLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Common App

No in-app purchases

None

GrizLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Common App free?
Common App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrizLink free?
GrizLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Common App or GrizLink have ads?
Neither Common App nor GrizLink shows ads.

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