Comparison

Old Dominion University Mobile vs CampusGroups

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

Head to head
About

Old Dominion University Mobile

Access essential university information and services on your mobile device. This app provides tools for academic success, campus navigation, event access, and communication with university departments.

Highlights
  • Barcode ID for library and events
  • QR code attendance scanning
  • Academic tool links (Canvas, registration)
  • Job recommendations via Handshake
  • Campus map and parking info
  • Maintenance and housing requests
  • Student recreation center updates
  • Health services portal access
Features
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Access essential Old Dominion University information anytime, anywhere on your mobile device. ODUMobile gives you instant access to the latest information about ODU and assists users in interacting with ODU services. - Barcode ID for library self-checkout and admittance to on-campus events - Use your device's camera to scan a QR code in classrooms to record attendance - See Status Alerts and Checklists - Convenient links to essential academic tools like Canvas, registration, and the course catalog - Use Handshake to get personalized job recommendations based on your major, interest and skills - Use the campus map to see parking locations and building names, hours, etc. - Submit a maintenance request, get laundry status, information about housing and connect to the housing portal - Stay connected with the Student Recreation Center hours, announcements, fitness programs, intramural sports and other recreational activities with a link to the Rec Well app - View the latest news and surveys - Schedule appointments to see an ODU healthcare provider, view immunization records and important enrollment forms and gain access to health education websites with a link to the Health Services portal - Use the LiveSafe app to communicate with campus safety officials, virtually walk your friends home with SafeWalk, and get contact information for counseling - Submit an application to ODU and view your application status

About

CampusGroups

This app fosters private campus communities for student organizations, departments, and teams. It provides tools for communication, event management, membership tracking, and payments, enhancing student engagement and group leadership.

Highlights
  • Upcoming events
  • Event registrations
  • Campus & group feeds
  • Directory & profiles
  • Chat
  • Attendance tracking
  • Dedicated event app
Features
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CampusGroups is your campus hub and mobile application. It's the app your school uses to bring student life, organizations, events, and services together in one place. Find your people, discover what's happening on campus, get the support you need, and get involved from day one. This is where it all lives. Find your place on campus: Browse student organizations, clubs, and groups that match your interests. Connect with other students, build friendships, and get involved from day one. Events, made easy: See what campus events are coming up, register in a few taps, and never miss what matters to you. Get help when you need it: Access campus resources, services, and support all in one place. Whether it's academic help, financial aid, or student services, the CampusGroups college student app connects you to what your school has to offer. For student leaders: Run your student organization with tools for communication, events, membership, and budgeting. Everything you need is in one place, so you can focus on what actually matters. Key features: • Upcoming campus events and event registration • Campus and group feeds • Student directory and profiles • Chat and campus communications • Campus resources, maps, and links • Attendance tracking with QR Code or Card Reader Learn more at readyeducation.com/campusgroups The CampusGroups Team at Ready Education

Screenshots

Old Dominion University Mobile4 screens
CampusGroups4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CampusGroups at 4.4 against Old Dominion University Mobile's 1.8. CampusGroups also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Old Dominion University Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CampusGroups holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Old Dominion University Mobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of CampusGroups's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Old Dominion University Mobile ships an update every 2 months, CampusGroups every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Old Dominion University Mobile versus CampusGroups: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOld Dominion University MobileCampusGroups
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (11 ratings)4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews — better12.4% of reviews
Number of ratings115.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOld Dominion UniversityNovalsys, Inc

Customer experience

Old Dominion University Mobile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral17.2%
Negative51.7%

CampusGroups

All ratings5,316 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative79.0%

Bugs and requests

Old Dominion University Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CampusGroups

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to register for events
  • Events not showing up correctly
  • App freezing or crashing on launch
  • Login issues and invalid email errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add calendar view for events
  • Improve event registration flow
  • Enhance search and filtering options
  • Provide better notification management

In-app purchases

None

Old Dominion University Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

CampusGroups

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Old Dominion University Mobile free?
Old Dominion University Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CampusGroups free?
CampusGroups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Old Dominion University Mobile or CampusGroups?
CampusGroups is rated higher. Old Dominion University Mobile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CampusGroups averages 4.4 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Old Dominion University Mobile or CampusGroups have ads?
Neither Old Dominion University Mobile nor CampusGroups shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Old Dominion University Mobile or CampusGroups?
Old Dominion University Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and CampusGroups every 3 weeks. Most recently, Old Dominion University Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and CampusGroups on November 6, 2026.

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