Comparison

My RCS vs My LIPA

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

Head to head
About

My RCS

Stay informed with campus-specific news, events, and urgent notifications. Manage your schedule, access course materials, and keep your conservatoire email and Office 365 account readily available.

Highlights
  • Campus-specific news, events, and notifications
  • Integrated conservatoire email
  • Centralized calendar with timetable and deadlines
  • Direct access to Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
  • Office 365 account access
  • Links to essential college systems
Features
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Along with campus specific news, events and important notifications you will be able to see upcoming deadlines, review your progress and receive urgent messages, reminders and notifications from the conservatoire. Features include: - Alerts, notifications, News and events these will be specific to you and your course - Email – Your Conservatoire email right there on your home screen so you never miss a new email - Calendar – Your timetable, Outlook Calendar and Tasks, including VLE assignment deadlines, all in one central place - VLE – Easy Access to the Virtual Learning Environment for your course materials, submitting work and accessing the full range of support services - Office365 – Access to your Office 365 account to work and study wherever you are Plus all the information and links to essential college systems that you will need to support your time at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in your very own MyRCS app.

About

My LIPA

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My LIPA is the ultimate app designed exclusively for staff and students, providing an all-encompassing gateway to the heart of campus life. Seamlessly integrating essential tools and resources, My LIPA transforms your academic journey into an accessible and streamlined experience. Dashboard: Access critical information at a glance. Your dashboard keeps you in control, displaying upcoming classes, emails, and announcements, tailored to your needs. Effortless Timetable Management: My LIPA’s intuitive timetable feature ensures you’re always on track, managing your classes and commitments effortlessly. Learning Made Easy: Access educational materials, lecture notes, and resources anytime, anywhere. My LIPA empowers your learning journey with instant access to study essentials. Campus Insights: Stay updated with university news and events, fostering a sense of community. My LIPA keeps you engaged with everything that defines the vibrant LIPA spirit. My LIPA consolidates your academic world, creating an unparalleled hub for learning, communication, and campus exploration. From academics to extracurriculars, My LIPA ensures you have the tools to succeed. Download My LIPA now and redefine your campus experience. Connect, learn, and thrive with My LIPA – where every tap opens a door to endless possibilities.

Screenshots

My RCS4 screens
My LIPA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My LIPA at every 12 months against My RCS's every 24 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

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

My RCS ships an update every 24 months, My LIPA every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
My RCS versus My LIPA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy RCSMy LIPA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.3.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCollabcoThe Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

In-app purchases

None

My RCS

No in-app purchases

None

My LIPA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My RCS free?
My RCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My LIPA free?
My LIPA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My RCS or My LIPA have ads?
Neither My RCS nor My LIPA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My RCS or My LIPA?
My RCS ships an update every 24 months, and My LIPA every 12 months. Most recently, My RCS was updated on November 3, 2026 and My LIPA on November 3, 2026.

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