Comparison

IU Mobile vs My UIndy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IU Mobile

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
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IU Mobile is a digital gateway for Indiana University students. It pulls together information and services from multiple systems to helps current students navigate learning at IU from one native environment. In other words, it’s a personalized, custom experience for all IU audiences. IU Mobile lets students get messages from the university, access updates and services on the main pages, or search for support. It pulls in content from Knowledge base, People, One.IU, and places information--so students are always up-to-date.

About

My UIndy

Features
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My UIndy is designed to keep you connected to everything you need for campus life and academic success at the University of Indianapolis. Access UIndy tools, information, and updates all in one place — personalized for you. With My UIndy, you can: - Receive important notifications, announcements, and alerts - Discover campus events and opportunities to get involved - Stay up to date with personalized news and campus information - Search for people, offices, services, and resources - Connect with campus departments, student organizations, and fellow Greyhounds - View personalized content and resources tailored to your role and interests - Access systems like UIndy email, Brightspace, UIndy Self-Service, and other everyday campus resources Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff member, My UIndy helps you stay informed, connected, and engaged — anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

IU Mobile4 screens
My UIndy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My UIndy at every 10 days against IU Mobile's monthly. My UIndy also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IU Mobile ships an update monthly, My UIndy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IU Mobile versus My UIndy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIU MobileMy UIndy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIndiana UniversityUniversity of Indianapolis

Bugs and requests

IU Mobile

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Crimson Card not visible on smaller devices (iPhone SE)
  • Email loading icon stuck indefinitely
  • Randomly opens wrong emails
  • Class schedule reverts to previous semesters
  • Widget fails to update schedule
  • Duo authentication not displaying
  • App closes immediately after opening
  • Cannot access laundry, dining, or class information
  • Keyboard doesn't display properly
  • Connection failures despite strong internet

Requested features

14 requests
  • Save username and password securely
  • Biometric login (Face ID/fingerprint)
  • Grade book access
  • Reply to class messages functionality
  • Faculty-specific features for instructors
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  • Syllabus tab access
  • OneStart integration
  • Canvas/course assignment details
  • Laundry status checking
  • Dining hall hours display
  • Sports schedule information
  • Persistent login sessions
  • Dark mode option
  • Widget functionality for class schedules

My UIndy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IU Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

My UIndy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IU Mobile free?
IU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My UIndy free?
My UIndy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IU Mobile or My UIndy have ads?
Neither IU Mobile nor My UIndy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IU Mobile or My UIndy?
IU Mobile ships an update monthly, and My UIndy every 10 days. Most recently, IU Mobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and My UIndy on October 4, 2026.

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