MyUAlberta vs Ooks Life
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.
Ooks Life
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See what’s happening at NAIT in one place! Navigate events, student organizations, and resources in this easy-to-use app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ooks Life at every 3 weeks against MyUAlberta's every 6 weeks. Ooks Life also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). 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.
MyUAlberta ships an update every 6 weeks, Ooks Life every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyUAlberta | Ooks Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Alberta | Navengage Education Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
MyUAlberta
No in-app purchases
Ooks Life
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyUAlberta free?
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Do MyUAlberta or Ooks Life have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyUAlberta or Ooks Life?
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