# IU Mobile vs St. Richard's Episcopal School

The clearest difference is rating: St. Richard's Episcopal School at 5.0 against IU Mobile's 3.9. St. Richard's Episcopal School also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). IU Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (187 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

St. Richard's Episcopal School holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IU Mobile has 187 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IU Mobile | St. Richard's Episcopal School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iu-mobile/id383456985/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-richards-episcopal-school/id6746743123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 87 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indiana University](https://appshunter.io/developer/383456988) | [Digistorm Development iPhone 6](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818278990) |

## 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


### St. Richard's Episcopal School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-richards-episcopal-school/id6746743123)

Stay connected with your child's school. Receive instant updates, important notifications, and school newsletters directly to your device. This app bridges the communication gap between home and school.

**Highlights:** Instant school information, Push notifications for urgent updates, Access school newsletters, Home and school communication bridge, Developed by Digistorm

**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 St. Richard's Episcopal School free?

St. Richard's Episcopal School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IU Mobile or St. Richard's Episcopal School?

St. Richard's Episcopal School is rated higher. IU Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while St. Richard's Episcopal School averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IU Mobile or St. Richard's Episcopal School have ads?

St. Richard's Episcopal School shows ads; IU Mobile does not.

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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.*