Comparison

UNIPASS Scan vs BCUL Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UNIPASS Scan

Features
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UNIPASS Scan validates the student's meal PASS so that they benefit from one meal per working day at 5 CHF in the UNIGE, HES-SO or IHEID cafeterias.

About

BCUL Mobile

Features
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The BCUL Mobile app offers an intuitive way to manage your library account, search and reserve resources, stay updated on library events, and more. This app centralizes all BCUL library services directly on your smartphone, providing a seamless user experience and advanced features for efficient resource management. Key Features: •Account Management: Easily view and manage your borrowed items. Receive due date notifications, extend loan periods, and keep track of your library usage from anywhere. •Quick Access to Library Resources: Search for books, articles, and other resources, and reserve them directly through the app. •Online Payments: Conveniently pay any library fees or fines through integrated payment options, ensuring a quick and secure process. •Real-Time Notifications: Get instant updates on new arrivals, upcoming events, and important reminders to stay informed about everything happening at BCUL. •Interactive Maps and Crowd Data: Navigate the library with ease using interactive maps and check the current occupancy of library spaces to plan your visit accordingly. •Personalized Interface: Customize the app’s home screen and notification settings to focus on the content and services most relevant to you. •Additional Resources: Quickly access external resources and other BCUL services through customizable links, allowing you to centralize all essential tools in one app.

Screenshots

UNIPASS Scan3 screens
BCUL Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UNIPASS Scan at every 5 weeks against BCUL Mobile's every 4 months. UNIPASS Scan also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). 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

UNIPASS Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, BCUL Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
UNIPASS Scan versus BCUL Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUNIPASS ScanBCUL Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUniversité de GenèveEtat de Vaud, Bibliotheque cantonale et universitaire

In-app purchases

None

UNIPASS Scan

No in-app purchases

None

BCUL Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UNIPASS Scan free?
UNIPASS Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BCUL Mobile free?
BCUL Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UNIPASS Scan or BCUL Mobile have ads?
Neither UNIPASS Scan nor BCUL Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UNIPASS Scan or BCUL Mobile?
UNIPASS Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and BCUL Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, UNIPASS Scan was updated on October 27, 2026 and BCUL Mobile on October 28, 2026.

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