MyUAlberta vs MRU Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyUAlberta
Stay connected with the University of Alberta community. Access campus news, events, calendars, and maps. Enhance your student experience with this official application.
- University news updates
- Event listings
- Campus calendars
- Contact information
- Interactive campus maps
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Welcome to MyUAlberta, the official University of Alberta app, featuring the essentials you need to navigate campus life and get information during emergency situations. Tap into U of A’s online resources and tools for quick and easy access to the information you need.
MRU Now
This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus security resources, and tools like real-time location sharing for peace of mind.
- Emergency contact access
- Direct tip reporting to security
- Instant safety notifications
- 24/7 escort service
- Real-time friend walk tracking
- Campus maps
- Centralized safety resources
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MRU Now is the official safety app of Mount Royal University. It is the only app that integrates with Mount Royal University's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Mount Royal University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. MRU Now features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Mount Royal University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Mount Royal University security. - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - SafeWalk: SafeWalk security staff are available 24/7 to escort you to your car, bus stop, or to and from campus buildings. - Friend Walk: Send your location in real time to a friend so they can watch you as you walk to your destination - Campus Maps: Find your way around Mount Royal University. - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyUAlberta at every 6 weeks against MRU Now's every 15 months. MyUAlberta also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyUAlberta ships an update every 6 weeks, MRU Now every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyUAlberta | MRU Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Alberta | Mount Royal University |
Customer experience
MyUAlberta
MRU Now
In-app purchases
MyUAlberta
No in-app purchases
MRU Now
No in-app purchases
