# IU Mobile vs Cougar Events

The clearest difference is rating: Cougar Events at 4.8 against IU Mobile's 3.9. Cougar Events also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). IU Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cougar Events holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IU Mobile has 187 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IU Mobile | Cougar Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iu-mobile/id383456985/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cougar-events/id1276635479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indiana University](https://appshunter.io/developer/383456988) | [Check I'm Here, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575538390) |

## What reviewers say

### IU Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iu-mobile/id383456985)

This app serves as a central hub for Indiana University students, consolidating essential information and services from various university systems. It provides a personalized experience to help students navigate their academic journey, access updates, and find support.

**Highlights:** University message center, Access to updates and services, Search for support, Content from Knowledge base, People, One.IU, Personalized student experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
- ⚡ Quick access to essential campus resources
- 🎓 Helpful for new students finding classes and campus
- 🚌 Useful bus tracking and schedule features
- 💳 Convenient digital Crimson Card access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔐 Constant forced re-authentication and logouts
- ⏳ Slow loading times and unresponsive performance
- 🌐 Functions as a web wrapper rather than native app
- 📵 Poor mobile optimization and screen compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login loops - requires re-authentication constantly
- Update required message with no available update
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Screen rotation issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Save username and password securely
- Biometric login (Face ID/fingerprint)
- Grade book access
- Reply to class messages functionality
- Faculty-specific features for instructors


### Cougar Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cougar-events/id1276635479)

Discover campus events and ways to get involved. Filter by organization or activity, and add events to your personal calendar to ensure you don't miss out on campus happenings.

**Highlights:** Event discovery, Filter by organization, Filter by activity, Add events to calendar, Student engagement tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IU Mobile free?

IU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cougar Events free?

Cougar Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IU Mobile or Cougar Events?

Cougar Events is rated higher. IU Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Cougar Events averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do IU Mobile or Cougar Events have ads?

Neither IU Mobile nor Cougar Events shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*