Comparison

Common App vs Marymount CampusGroups

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

Marymount CampusGroups

Features
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Stay connected to everything happening at Marymount University with Marymount CampusGroups. Discover campus events, explore student organizations, and find new ways to get involved—all in one place. Whether you're looking for your next event, tracking your involvement, or connecting with other Saints, Marymount CampusGroups makes it easy to stay engaged and make the most of your Marymount experience.

Screenshots

Common App4 screens
Marymount CampusGroups4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marymount CampusGroups at weekly against Common App's every 9 months. Common App's advantage is chart position (#34 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Common App ships an update every 9 months, Marymount CampusGroups weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Common App versus Marymount CampusGroups: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommon AppMarymount CampusGroups
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (673 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings673 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Common ApplicationMarymount University

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

Marymount CampusGroups

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Common App

No in-app purchases

None

Marymount CampusGroups

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Common App free?
Common App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marymount CampusGroups free?
Marymount CampusGroups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Common App or Marymount CampusGroups have ads?
Neither Common App nor Marymount CampusGroups shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Common App or Marymount CampusGroups?
Common App ships an update every 9 months, and Marymount CampusGroups weekly. Most recently, Common App was updated on October 17, 2026 and Marymount CampusGroups on October 9, 2026.

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