UMiami vs FIU Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMiami
Access campus news, information, and resources on the go. Find shuttle routes, campus maps, dining locations, and event calendars. Students can view grades, while faculty and staff can access work-related tools.
- Campus news and events
- Shuttle tracking and campus maps
- On-campus dining information
- Student grades and course access
- Faculty/staff work tools access
- Campus directory search
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With the UMiami mobile app, you can take The U whenever you’re on the move. Whether you’re a student or employee, you can quickly access campus news, information, and resources that are important to you - anytime. Be a step ahead: Find shuttle routes and see when to expect the next ride Access campus maps to find buildings and departments Be in the know: Get the lowdown on campus happenings from from News@TheU and Life@TheU directly in the app See the campus events calendar See and share the latest videos of campus events and features Get social with live feeds from campus accounts Plan your week with upcoming events on campus Find what you need: Find people with the directory search Hungry? Grab a bite by exploring on-campus dining locations Students: See your grades in Mobile CaneLink Faculty & Students: See your courses in Blackboard Faculty & Staff: access mobile Workday, and more
FIU Mobile
Access all essential Florida International University resources from your mobile device. Stay informed about campus news, events, and academics with a personalized dashboard and integrated campus maps.
- Personalized dashboard for classes, parking, and dining
- Access student, faculty, and employee information
- Interactive campus maps with directions
- FIU news, athletics scores, and events
- Job search and support resources
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FIU Mobile puts Florida International University in the palm of your hand. Stay connected to campus life and access everything you need, all from one app! Features to Keep You on Track: Personalized Dashboard: See your classes for today, nearby parking locations, upcoming events, and open campus dining—all on the home page. MyFIU: View your info and resources, for students, faculty, managers, and employees Maps: Search for anything on campus—dining, shops, buildings, transit options, services, parking, and more. Get walking or driving directions to your destination. Explore: Stay updated with the latest FIU news, athletics scores, and events. Search for jobs, get support, and discover opportunities tailored to you. Why Choose FIU Mobile? Whether you're navigating your first day on campus or managing your busy schedule, FIU Mobile makes life easier. With quick access to relevant campus information, you'll always be one step ahead. Download FIU Mobile today and bring FIU closer than ever!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FIU Mobile at 4.4 against UMiami's 3.8. FIU Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). UMiami's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, 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.
FIU Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of UMiami's written reviews are positive against 59% of FIU Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
UMiami ships an update every 6 months, FIU Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMiami | FIU Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (23 ratings) | 4.4 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better | 58.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | University of Miami | Florida International University |
Customer experience
UMiami
FIU Mobile
Bugs and requests
UMiami
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FIU Mobile
Reported bugs
48 issues- Takes you to browser for some functions
- Extremely laggy, almost unusable
- Cannot communicate with advisors
- Cannot see grades
- 2-factor authentication doesn't work
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- Done button logs out without prompt
- PSN still does not work
- Basic functions don't work
- Close button is the only one that works
- Annoying login issues
- Automatically closes when going back
- Needs sizing optimization for iPad Pro
- Difficult to input grades on iPad
- App can't do what it advertises
- Painfully unresponsive
- Crashes all the time
- 'Plan by my requirements' is useless
- Takes forever to load
- Tells you password is incorrect with Face ID
- Most of the time it doesn't work
- Login screen freezes
- Constantly crashes after tapping directory
- Error message to try again later
- Logs you out after <1 min
- Not optimized for iPhone X
- Retro iOS layout
- Inaccurate information
- Can't do much on interface
- Doesn't recognize password
- Telling me it's not connected to internet
- Bug: Cannot hide athletics section
- Cannot access MyFIU through app
- General information only, not personal
- Doesn't provide product use
- Needs auto login
- Export class schedule to calendar app
- Sports icons look generic
- Most of it no better than MyFIU database
- Needs direct link to OneCard
- iPad version needed
- Blackboard doesn't work
- Does not remember login
- Always signs me out
- Needs iPad mode
- Not the best or most useful app
- Wrong building and room number listed
- Inconvenient to keep logging back in
- Needs to be fixed, more people need to know
Requested features
13 requests- Bring back the map feature
- Export class schedule to calendar app
- Update sports icons
- Direct link to OneCard
- iPad version
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- Bus tracker for shuttles
- Remember panther ID/password feature
- Auto login using fingerprint sensor
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Fix Blackboard learn integration
- Add iPad mode
- Promote the app more on campus
In-app purchases
UMiami
No in-app purchases
FIU Mobile
No in-app purchases
