MyUAlberta vs UniSettle
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.
UniSettle
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Settle in confidently with UniSettle — your all-in-one guide for international students arriving in Alberta. Whether you're new to Canada or just new to the province, UniSettle simplifies the process of getting started. As an international student, figuring out how to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN), get an Alberta ID, or even locate a nearby barber can be overwhelming. UniSettle provides practical, easy-to-follow steps for all these essential tasks and more — based on real experiences and built specifically for students like you. Originally inspired by the challenges faced by international students at the University of Alberta, the app is designed to help any international student coming to Alberta for the first time. Features: Step-by-step guides for obtaining your SIN, Alberta ID, phone number, bank account, and more. Local service recommendations like barbers, food spots, and phone plans Built for students, by a student who’s been there No fluff — just the answers you need. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyUAlberta at none against UniSettle's 1. On price, ads, 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. UniSettle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. MyUAlberta asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MyUAlberta | UniSettle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Alberta | IYINOLUWA SAMUEL ADEJUMO |
Bugs and requests
MyUAlberta
Reported bugs
21 issues- App won't open
- App keeps crashing
- Connection failure after update
- eClass sometimes works
- Login issues
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- Can't connect to chat
- Transit feature removed/not working
- Maps not working
- ETS transit won't work
- Nothing loading
- Timetable not updated
- App crashes frequently
- Memory management issues
- Timetable feature doesn't work
- Timetable blocks classes
- Timetable error
- App crashes, corrupts iOS install
- App crashes, corrupts iTunes
- App crashes, corrupts OS X
- App loads forever then crashes
- App unstable
Requested features
21 requests- Restore posting for accommodation, books, information
- Restore messaging feature
- Restore housing group
- Restore old features
- Ability to customize layout
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- Support for digital ID card in Apple wallet
- Keep running on older operating systems
- Remember me on sign in to e-class
- Fix chat bug
- Add email feature
- Add beartracks feature
- Add compass feature to maps
- Include workshops in events calendar
- Secured access to Beartracks
- Bring back old version
- Bring back class schedule functionality
- Add schedules
- Add class schedule
- Add timetable
- Add eclass
- Add courses section
UniSettle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyUAlberta
No in-app purchases
UniSettle
- Business Plan1 Month trial$6.991 Month









