LSU Mobile vs Common App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LSU Mobile
Access essential campus information and resources on the go. Stay informed with emergency alerts, navigate campus with interactive maps, and track live transit updates. Discover campus news, events, and easily connect with academic and support services.
- Emergency notifications
- Interactive campus maps
- Live transit tracking
- Campus news and events
- Access to academic resources
- Support service contact
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LSU Mobile allows you to access campus information directly from your mobile device. Features include, but are not limited to: - Emergency Messaging – Subscribe to campus emergency notifications to get real-time alerts - Maps – Locate buildings by name and view them on the map; navigate to your destination using your approximate location - Transit - Access live transit information so you’ll never miss a shuttle again - News & Events – Stay up-to-date on the latest news and learn about upcoming campus events (includes all athletics news!!!) - Support Resources - Get the help you need - We are a phone call or email away! - Academic Resources - Access myLSU, library resources, or academic advising with just a few clicks!
Common App
Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
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Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LSU Mobile at 3.9 against Common App's 3.0. LSU Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Common App's advantage is ratings volume (673 vs 17) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LSU Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common App has 673 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of LSU Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of Common App's.
LSU Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Common App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LSU Mobile | Common App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (17 ratings) — better | 3.0 (673 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 673 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #37 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Louisiana State University | The Common Application |
Customer experience
LSU Mobile
Common App
Bugs and requests
LSU Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
In-app purchases
LSU Mobile
No in-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
