Comparison

IU Mobile vs Tobias Fellows Program App

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

Tobias Fellows Program App

Features
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The Tobias Fellows app is for members of the Tobias Fellows Program only through invitation. Everything you need for your fellowship year, in your pocket: RETREATS See every upcoming retreat at a glance: dates, venues, lodging, and full day-by-day agendas. Get directions to each venue and know exactly what to expect before you arrive. PRE-READS & RESOURCES: All your readings, handouts, and prep materials organized by retreat, with estimated reading times so you can plan ahead. Never scramble the night before. COHORT DIRECTORY: Connect with your cohort's Fellows to find contact information and stay in touch between retreats. PROGRAM CONTACTS: Program staff and coaching contacts are always one tap away. Access is limited to current members of the Tobias Fellows Program. If you're a Fellow, sign in with the email address your program administrator has on file.

Screenshots

IU Mobile4 screens
Tobias Fellows Program App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: IU Mobile at 3 against Tobias Fellows Program App's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IU Mobile versus Tobias Fellows Program App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIU MobileTobias Fellows Program App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIndiana UniversityAmy Kamwendo

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

Tobias Fellows Program App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IU Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Tobias Fellows Program App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IU Mobile free?
IU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tobias Fellows Program App free?
Tobias Fellows Program App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IU Mobile or Tobias Fellows Program App have ads?
Neither IU Mobile nor Tobias Fellows Program App shows ads.

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