Common App vs Mr. Seven
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.
Mr. Seven
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Studying abroad without the agent fees. Mr. Seven is your AI advisor for studying abroad, 10.000 schools/universities and 280.000+ programs across 11 countries, scholarships, deadlines matched to your profile, level and budget. Find the right university, build a strong application, and hit every deadline. All in one app. - Find your schools Get a personalized list of universities and programs matched to your profile, budget and goals, across many countries. - Scholarships Discover scholarships you may be eligible for, with amounts, deadlines and official links. - Your AI Assistant MR. Seven Chat with Mr. Seven anytime. Ask anything about studying abroad, get a step-by-step application plan, and generate your CV and cover letter. - Stay on track Get alerts for application deadlines so you never miss an important date. - Guided applications With Max, get guided support to complete your applications from start to finish. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Common App at none against Mr. Seven's 2. Common App also leads on chart position (#25 vs unranked). Mr. Seven's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Mr. Seven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Common App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Common App ships an update every 9 months, Mr. Seven every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Common App | Mr. Seven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (677 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 677 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #25 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Common Application | Santiana Irakoze |
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
Mr. Seven
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
Mr. Seven
- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Max3 Days trial$24.991 Month
