# Common App vs Breadcrumb Academy

The clearest difference is rating: Breadcrumb Academy at 5.0 against Common App's 3.0. Common App's advantage is ratings volume (677 vs 2) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Breadcrumb Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common App has 677 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common App | Breadcrumb Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadcrumb-academy/id6801256435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **677** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Common Application](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030434052) | [Dominic Yoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801256438) |

## What reviewers say

### Common App

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Breadcrumb Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadcrumb-academy/id6801256435)

This app helps students maintain consistent study habits by breaking down large academic goals into small, actionable steps. It guides users through focus sessions, encouraging them to define the next tiny task before ending each study period.

**Highlights:** Goal setting for classes and exams, Focus sessions with warmup and timer, Define next tiny step after each session, Streak tracking and weekly heatmap, Personal bests and session trends, Guilt-free escape hatch for early stops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common App free?

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

### Is Breadcrumb Academy free?

Breadcrumb Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Common App or Breadcrumb Academy?

Breadcrumb Academy is rated higher. Common App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 677 ratings, while Breadcrumb Academy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Common App or Breadcrumb Academy have ads?

Neither Common App nor Breadcrumb Academy shows ads.

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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.*