Comparison

MyUSD vs LEAF from Aspen

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

Head to head
About

MyUSD

Access University of San Diego information, including class schedules, grades, and campus maps. Use your virtual ID for payments and check-ins, and find campus facilities and tram times.

Highlights
  • Class schedule and grades access
  • Virtual ID card for payments
  • Event registration
  • Campus emergency resources
  • Campus tram tracking
  • GPS-enabled campus map
  • Faculty and staff directory
Features
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Want the latest information about the University of San Diego (USD)? Then look no further than the smartphone in the palm of your hand! Situated atop a mesa overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the University of San Diego is a premier Roman Catholic private University committed to advancing academic excellence and expanding liberal and professional knowledge. Detailed List of Features: The New MySDMobile is designed with modern navigation and display options for a better user experience. You will notice a new horizontal menu bar which contains options as follows: Home | Campus | Events | Directory | Settings - Log in with your MySanDiego username and password to see your class schedule and grades. - Use the Virtual ID Card for payment and check-in. - View and register for upcoming events. - Use Safety Check to access campus emergency resources. - See the location of campus trams on a map; check stop arrival estimates. - GPS-enabled campus map, complete with building search. - Faculty and staff directory with direct calling or emailing from within the app. - Check your professors' office hours. - Check Campus hours of various on-campus facilities and directions (ex: Women's center, UCSA Ticket Office, U.S Bank)

About

LEAF from Aspen

This app offers an audio-first approach to legal education, allowing users to listen to casebooks and legal content on the go. It transforms commutes and daily routines into learning opportunities, ideal for exam preparation and deepening legal understanding.

Highlights
  • Audio casebooks
  • On-the-go learning
  • Legal concept deepening
  • Exam preparation
  • Flexible study platform
  • Audio excerpts
Features
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Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience that combines the depth of legal knowledge with the convenience of audio. Maximize your study time by listening to your casebooks while on the go. Transform your commute, workout, or daily routines into valuable learning opportunities. Whether you’re preparing for exams, deepening your understanding of complex legal concepts, or simply looking to stay ahead of the curve, Aspen’s audiobooks provide a flexible platform for deepening your understanding of the law. The exclusive preview is your chance to get a sneak peek at Aspen’s new audiobook experience, and to be the first to share your feedback to make the experience even better. Exclusive preview users will have complimentary access to audio excerpts from some of Aspen’s best-selling casebooks. How to join: - Log in using the credentials sent to you by the team at Aspen. - Request access from the login page by submitting a request form. Your feedback will shape the future of the app. You can provide feedback by emailing app@aspenpublishing.com.

Screenshots

MyUSD4 screens
LEAF from Aspen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyUSD at 64% against LEAF from Aspen's 18%. LEAF from Aspen's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MyUSD ships an update monthly, LEAF from Aspen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyUSD versus LEAF from Aspen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUSDLEAF from Aspen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB395 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of San DiegoAspen Learning Library

Customer experience

MyUSD

All ratings27 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

LEAF from Aspen

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

None

MyUSD

No in-app purchases

None

LEAF from Aspen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUSD free?
MyUSD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEAF from Aspen free?
LEAF from Aspen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyUSD or LEAF from Aspen have ads?
Neither MyUSD nor LEAF from Aspen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUSD or LEAF from Aspen?
MyUSD ships an update monthly, and LEAF from Aspen every 9 days. Most recently, MyUSD was updated on October 7, 2026 and LEAF from Aspen on October 11, 2026.

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