UQ Maps vs Blackboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UQ Maps
Navigate UQ campuses with detailed indoor and outdoor maps. Find specific locations like classes, food, and study spots with turn-by-turn directions. Access real-time availability for parking and computers, and view well-lit paths for safe nighttime travel.
- Indoor and outdoor campus maps
- Turn-by-turn wayfinding
- Find food, retail, and amenities
- Live parking and computer availability
- Library occupancy information
- Well-lit paths view
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Find everything you need on UQ campuses using UQ Maps. UQ Maps helps get you where you need to go, with outdoor and indoor maps and navigation across UQ campuses. Turn-by-turn wayfinding allows you to navigate directly to your next class, meeting, meal or study spot. - Find food & beverage, retail, microwaves, toilets and showers - Easily locate a parking space or open-access computers with live availability insights - Decide where to study using live library occupancy information - Travel safely at night with the well-lit paths view UQ Maps will continue to be updated with new categories and features. Leave feedback in the app to tell us what new capabilities you’d like to see in the future!
Blackboard
This app connects students and instructors to their institution's learning management system. Access course materials, submit assignments, track grades, and communicate with peers and instructors on the go.
- Course updates and announcements
- Assignment submission and testing
- Grade tracking
- Discussion board management
- Material organization
- Real-time notifications
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Download the Blackboard App and stay seamlessly connected with your courses and elevate your learning experience. Whether you're a student or an instructor, this app integrates with your institution’s Blackboard platform to bring you essential tools and real-time updates on the go. For Students: - Stay Informed: Instantly view updates and changes to your courses. - Real-Time Alerts: Receive notifications for due-dates, announcements, and more. - Manage Coursework: Easily complete and submit assignments, take tests, and track your progress. - Check Grades: Access grades for courses, assignments, and tests with just a few taps. - Plus More: Explore additional features tailored to enhance your educational journey. For Instructors: - Efficient Course Management: Upload and organize course materials and assessments effortlessly. - Timely Notifications: Set up custom alerts such as when submissions are ready for grading, messages from students, and more. - Streamlined Grading: Grade assignments and provide feedback from your phone or tablet. - Engage Students: Send course announcements, create and manage discussion threads, and interact with student comments. - And Beyond: Utilize more tools designed to support your teaching and engagement. Please Note: The Blackboard App functions in conjunction with your institution’s Blackboard server. Access and features may vary based on your institution's settings and software updates. By using this app, you agree to our terms and privacy information - https://www.anthology.com/trust-center/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UQ Maps at 60% against Blackboard's 14%. Blackboard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). 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.
UQ Maps ships an update every 3 months, Blackboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UQ Maps | Blackboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (443K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better | 14.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 443K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #147 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Queensland | Anthology Inc. |
Customer experience
UQ Maps
Blackboard
Bugs and requests
UQ Maps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blackboard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Activity stream not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web
- Inability to view full assignment details
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize course order
- Improved notifications and alerts
- Split-screen functionality for multitasking
- Offline access to course materials
In-app purchases
UQ Maps
No in-app purchases
Blackboard
No in-app purchases
