Comparison

MyMMU vs Unibuddy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Searchable Campus Maps
  • View Library Loans
  • Course Information Access
  • Staff Directory Search
  • University News & Events
Features
Read full description

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect with current students
  • Chat with prospective students
  • University decision support
  • Information gathering
  • Community invites
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MyMMU2 screens
Unibuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

MyMMU ships an update every 6 months, Unibuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyMMU versus Unibuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyMMUUnibuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews — better6.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—107 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperManchester Metropolitan UniversityUnibuddy Limited

Customer experience

MyMMU

Written reviews72 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative65.3%

Unibuddy

All ratings106 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative79.3%

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
Show 11 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • 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

None

MyMMU

No in-app purchases

None

Unibuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyMMU free?
MyMMU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unibuddy free?
Unibuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyMMU or Unibuddy have ads?
Neither MyMMU nor Unibuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyMMU or Unibuddy?
MyMMU ships an update every 6 months, and Unibuddy weekly. Most recently, MyMMU was updated on November 6, 2026 and Unibuddy on November 11, 2026.

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