Comparison

DukeMobile vs EngageU Summer

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

Head to head
About

DukeMobile

Access comprehensive Duke University information on the go. Find people, navigate campus with interactive maps, check event listings, and stay updated on sports scores. Includes dining hours, transportation schedules, and emergency alerts.

Highlights
  • Campus maps and navigation
  • Faculty, staff, and student directory
  • Dining and ePrint station locations
  • Sports scores and schedules
  • Emergency alert information
  • Event listings
  • Transportation tracking
Features
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DukeMobile gives you access to the latest information about Duke University, wherever you are! Explore Duke’s campus, find dining locations and hours, learn about upcoming events and featured news, and more – all within one convenient app. Students, faculty, and staff can login to DukeMobile for quick access to DukeHub, Duke@Work, and many other campus services. Features include: • A modern and customizable layout with quick access to your most-needed services – as well as Duke events, news, and campus busyness data • A robust Search feature to find events and features fast • Interactive Campus Map with real-time bus routes, building information, and easy navigation to parking, dining, and more • Calendar integration for events • Your personal account info (when logged in), where you can find your Unique ID, Flex and Food Points, and a Message Center for your alerts from integrated services, such as DukeHub • Look up Duke faculty, staff and students; store contacts with a few taps; and connect via your email or phone • Purchase a daily parking pass and pull up existing passes with the click of a button • See location and status of all printing stations on the on the campus-wide print network. • Quick access to important details and contacts for campus Safety, Transportation, and Wellness

About

EngageU Summer

This app enhances the conference experience for leadership program participants. It offers seamless access to program details, schedules, and real-time updates. Connect with staff and fellow attendees, and prepare for your trip with essential travel information.

Highlights
  • Explore campus and local attractions
  • Access FAQs and travel information
  • View dynamic schedules and receive notifications
  • Utilize assignments, documents, and speaker details
  • Communicate with staff and participants
Features
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EngageU is the premier mobile platform for Leadership Conference participants. Tens of thousands of high school students from across the globe use EngageU to enhance their experience and stay connected throughout their leadership journey. Our app provides students with seamless access to all aspects of their conference experience, from pre-arrival preparation to real-time engagement during sessions. If you've been accepted and enrolled in our upcoming conferences, you can now take advantage of our mobile app! Download EngageU today to: - Explore Your Campus: Learn more about your program site, facilities, and local attractions - Stay Informed: Browse through our comprehensive FAQs and get instant answers to common questions - Travel Ready: Prepare for your trip with detailed travel information and arrival day instructions - Interactive Experience: Engage in your session with a dynamic schedule and real-time push notifications - Complete Access: While in session, utilize the app for assignments, documents, staff contacts, guest speaker information, and field trip details - Stay Connected: Communicate with your TA, RA, and fellow participants through integrated messaging features Download EngageU and make the most of your EngageU experience!

Screenshots

DukeMobile4 screens
EngageU Summer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DukeMobile at 72% against EngageU Summer's 0%. DukeMobile also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (28 vs 3). EngageU Summer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DukeMobile holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DukeMobile has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DukeMobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of EngageU Summer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DukeMobile ships an update every 2 months, EngageU Summer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DukeMobile versus EngageU Summer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDukeMobileEngageU Summer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (28 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuke UniversityFuture Leaders of America, Inc.

Customer experience

DukeMobile

All ratings28 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.6%

EngageU Summer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DukeMobile

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Kicked out when pressing bus stop buttons
  • Crashes every time using menu or map zoom
  • Cannot zoom in on campus map after last update
  • App crashes after 30 seconds when watching videos
  • Map location finding is slow in certain places
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  • Does not show score or other teams logo during games

Requested features

19 requests
  • DukeOne Login for Alumni
  • Access to library resources for research
  • Ability to tell Chronicle they need some...
  • Financial status for loans
  • Alumni option in app
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  • iPhone 5 support and UI refresh
  • Easy access to Duke webmail and ACES
  • Universal App or Made for iPad version
  • Blackboard integration
  • ACES incorporation for grades
  • Dining options (merchant contact, hours, menus)
  • Search with commonly used acronyms
  • Hours for Duke stores
  • Bus schedule
  • Alumni search in directory
  • GPS on buses
  • Link Facebook events to calendar
  • Update app for video crashes
  • Add features for Duke employees

EngageU Summer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DukeMobile

No in-app purchases

None

EngageU Summer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DukeMobile free?
DukeMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EngageU Summer free?
EngageU Summer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DukeMobile or EngageU Summer?
DukeMobile is rated higher. DukeMobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while EngageU Summer averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do DukeMobile or EngageU Summer have ads?
Neither DukeMobile nor EngageU Summer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DukeMobile or EngageU Summer?
DukeMobile ships an update every 2 months, and EngageU Summer weekly. Most recently, DukeMobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and EngageU Summer on October 30, 2026.

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