MIT Mobile vs The Harvard School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIT Mobile
Access essential MIT services on your iOS device. Stay updated with campus news, track shuttles, navigate with a searchable map, and manage your library account. Find events, dining information, and report maintenance issues.
- Campus News
- Live Shuttle Tracking
- Searchable Campus Map
- Event Calendar
- Directory Search
- Library Account Management
- Dining Menus
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MIT Mobile brings many essential Institute services to the iOS user: • Campus News from the MIT News Office • Live campus shuttle tracking • Searchable campus map • Calendar of events, exhibits, holidays, and the academic calendar • Searchable directory of faculty, staff, and students at MIT • Information about MIT Tours • Information about Campus Emergencies • MIT Libraries account management and catalog search • MIT Dining menus and hours • Report campus maintenance issues directly from your iOS device • A QR code and barcode scanner
The Harvard School
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Harvard School's mobile app revolutionises communication between the school, students, and parents. Understanding the importance of modern educational techniques, our app provides a seamless platform for timely updates and notifications. Key features: - Daily Updates: Teachers can send day books and homework assignments directly to students. - Notifications: Receive important alerts about school events, deadlines, and announcements. - Progress Tracking: Monitor academic progress and stay informed about performance. - Event Notifications: Access the school notifications for upcoming events, holidays, and schedules. - User-Friendly Interface: Designed for easy navigation and quick access to essential information. Stay connected and informed with Harvard School's mobile application, enhancing the educational experience through effective communication and modern technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MIT Mobile at every 5 months against The Harvard School's every 12 months. The Harvard School's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MIT Mobile ships an update every 5 months, The Harvard School every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIT Mobile | The Harvard School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Waqas Dilshad Chohan |
In-app purchases
MIT Mobile
No in-app purchases
The Harvard School
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do MIT Mobile or The Harvard School have ads?
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