MyMMU vs Unibuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyMMU
Access comprehensive information about Manchester Metropolitan University on the go. Stay updated with campus maps, library loans, course details, staff directory, and university news.
- Searchable Campus Maps
- View Library Loans
- Course Information Access
- Staff Directory Search
- University News & Events
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Welcome to MyMMU mobile, a pioneering application that allows students to access comprehensive information about Manchester Metropolitan University. Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the first of a group of leading universities in the UK to roll out this application to its students enabling them to stay informed with the ease and convenience that mobility brings. Current Features: -Search Campus Maps for buildings and locations -View your Library Loans -Course Information -Search the Staff Directory -Receive the latest News and Events from the University and the Students’ Union New features are being planned so please check the support website for future features. *** Please note: When launching the app for the first time, please be connected to WiFi as it downloads the campus maps and other information.
Unibuddy
Connect with current students and fellow prospective students to gather information and make informed university decisions. Chat about different universities and your application journey.
- Connect with current students
- Chat with prospective students
- University decision support
- Information gathering
- Community invites
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Helping you to make connections and get the information you need to make the best decisions for you as you transition into university. Download the app and sign in to chat to current students or other prospective students, depending on what stage you're at in your decision making journey. If you have been invited to a community to chat to other prospective students, follow the steps in your invite to create an account. Experiences shared, decisions made. With this app you’ll be able to make connections across the different universities you’re interested in or applying to.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unibuddy at weekly against MyMMU's every 6 months. MyMMU's advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 7%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MyMMU ships an update every 6 months, Unibuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyMMU | Unibuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (107 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews — better | 6.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 107 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Manchester Metropolitan University | Unibuddy Limited |
Customer experience
MyMMU
Unibuddy
Bugs and requests
MyMMU
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes constantly
- Timetable disappears or won't load
- App shows a black screen
- Repeatedly logs out users
- Permanent loading circle
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- Cannot log in, app closes
- Authentication issues
- Moodle section not working
- Redirects to external browser requiring re-login
- Buttons link to irrelevant pages
- Login through MS portal but no app content access
- Timetable displays as no upcoming lectures/assignments
- App doesn't work for core functions
- Buggy staff directory
- Noodle section doesn't show full information
- Map display is poor
Requested features
7 requests- Allow automatic login
- Integrate student email viewing
- Display timetable in grid format
- Add more course info, grades, and student info
- Include WebCT access for lecture notes and announcements
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- Support for newer iPhone aspect ratios (e.g., iPhone X)
- Speed improvements
Unibuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyMMU
No in-app purchases
Unibuddy
No in-app purchases








