# Common App vs AppAdvisor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppAdvisor at 100% against Common App's 23%. AppAdvisor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Common App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (677 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppAdvisor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Common App asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppAdvisor 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. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Common App's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppAdvisor's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common App | AppAdvisor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/appadvisor-college-help/id6801857856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **677** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Common Application](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030434052) | [Buzzed Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457516941) |

## What reviewers say

### Common App

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

**Currently charting:** #38 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


### AppAdvisor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appadvisor-college-help/id6801857856)

This app analyzes your academic profile, test scores, activities, and essays to create a personalized college admissions plan. It provides an application score, estimated admission chances, and identifies areas for improvement to help you make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Personalized college admissions plan, Application score and category breakdown, Estimated admission chances, GPA and test score comparison, AI-assisted essay feedback, Activity tracking, Organized college list management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppAdvisor Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| AppAdvisor Pro | $19.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common App free?

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

### Is AppAdvisor free?

AppAdvisor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Common App or AppAdvisor?

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

### Do Common App or AppAdvisor have ads?

Neither Common App nor AppAdvisor 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.*