iBCU vs Clearing by Uni Compare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBCU
This app provides real-time information for university staff, students, and guests. It helps users stay organized with daily schedules, campus navigation, and important news and events. Access campus maps, find available PCs, and manage your contacts.
- Daily schedule overview
- Campus timetable
- News and events feed
- Campus maps and navigation
- PC availability finder
- Personalized contact directory
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‘The University in your pocket’ iBCU is the app for staff, students and guests at Birmingham City University that provides real time on-the-go info to support you day to day. The app ties in with iCity and has a variety of features to help you stay organised and up to date with news and events. Features: YourDay - see your day at a glance, with combined timetable, important alerts and more Timetable - always know where you need to be Noticeboard – view all your notices, news, events and subscribed feeds on the go Maps – find your way around each campus, with links to local car parks and bus stops Directory - build a personalised contact list that syncs through iCity PC Finder – find available PCs across campus, including handy colour coded maps
Clearing by Uni Compare
This app assists students in finding university courses during the Clearing process. It allows users to browse live course availability, connect with UK universities directly, and save favorite options. Features include a UCAS calculator and detailed course statistics to help secure a desired place.
- Browse live Clearing course availability
- Call UK universities directly
- Save favorite courses and universities
- UCAS calculator for course options
- Check graduate salaries and employment rates
- Improved search and filters
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Trusted by over 650,000+ students. Your next uni move starts here. Whether you’re preparing early for Clearing 2026, comparing your options before Results Day, or searching for a course at the last minute, Uni Compare gives you everything you need to make your next move with confidence. Find, compare, save, and connect with UK universities, all in one app. Why students use Uni Compare: • Browse live Clearing 2026 courses • Search and compare UK universities • Save courses and unis for later • Register your interest before Results Day • Call universities directly from the app • Use our UCAS points calculator to see your options instantly • Tap straight through to university websites • Discover courses faster with smarter search and filters Whether you’re set on a plan or figuring it out as you go, Uni Compare helps you explore your options and make decisions with confidence. No stress. Just your next step. Terms and Conditions: https://universitycompare.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://universitycompare.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iBCU at none against Clearing by Uni Compare's shown. iBCU also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Clearing by Uni Compare's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (39% vs 30%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
iBCU ships an update every 6 weeks, Clearing by Uni Compare fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | iBCU | Clearing by Uni Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | 38.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 338 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Birmingham City University | University Compare |
Customer experience
iBCU
Clearing by Uni Compare
Bugs and requests
iBCU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Clearing by Uni Compare
Reported bugs
13 issues- Cannot register: missing subject interest/preferred university
- Keyboard covers register button on iOS
- App crashes when calculating UCAS points
- Soft internal error preventing loading
- Black see-through screen during subject selection
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- App shuts down unexpectedly
- Cannot scroll down to click register button
- Lost list of saved universities
- App crashes when selecting 'university'
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Calling wrong university
- University descriptions incorrect
Requested features
13 requests- Add missing universities and courses
- Improve accuracy of university/course data
- Fix registration process
- Add National 5 results option
- Add custom UCAS tariff points input
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- Add Scottish option for users
- Add Criminology as a course option
- Add Diagnostic Radiography as a course option
- Add PPE as a combined course option
- Add Physiotherapy as a course option
- Add Creative Writing as a subject of interest
- Add Nutrition as a subject of interest
- Improve display of long course titles
In-app purchases
iBCU
No in-app purchases
Clearing by Uni Compare
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iBCU free?
Is Clearing by Uni Compare free?
Do iBCU or Clearing by Uni Compare have ads?
Which is updated more often, iBCU or Clearing by Uni Compare?
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