UB Founders vs USFMobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UB Founders
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Members of the UB Founders Society are afforded a number of benefits to enhance their connections to the university. Chief among them is the University Founders Society app, created for the exclusive use of Founders members and the vessel for the Founders Society podcast, ThroughUB. The podcast shares thoughtful and educational conversations about the incredible work and people at UB. New podcasts are added monthly so we hope you will open the app and listen frequently. There are also a number of ways to stay in touch, in the know and connect with your concierge right from the app.
USFMobile
This app provides students and visitors with access to university resources, including class schedules, grades, dining options, and campus events. Users can customize their home screen with favorite resources and receive important university alerts.
- Access classes, schedule, and grades
- Receive university alerts and notifications
- View dining options and manage One Card
- Access Canvas information
- Find transit routes and times
- View and favorite university events
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Welcome to the USFMobile app! Whether you’re a visitor to the University of San Francisco or a member of the community, choose your profile and then see content and events especially for you. Arrange your favorite resources on the home screen to keep them handy. Download the official USF mobile app now. Go Dons! Features: • Access your classes, schedule, grades, and holds • Opt in to receive notifications for holds, tasks, and important university alerts • View dining options and add funds to your One Card • See your Canvas information within the app • Find the nearest bus route and transit times • View university events and daily exercise classes and add them to your favorites
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: USFMobile at every 4 months against UB Founders's every 15 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UB Founders ships an update every 15 months, USFMobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UB Founders | USFMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Newbird LLC | University of San Francisco |
In-app purchases
UB Founders
No in-app purchases
USFMobile
No in-app purchases
