# Ohio State vs UC Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: UC Mobile at 5.0 against Ohio State's 4.5. UC Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Ohio State's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (778 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UC Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ohio State has 778 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Ohio State's written reviews are positive against 43% of UC Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ohio State ships an update every 5 days, UC Mobile every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ohio State | UC Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-state/id446442963/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-mobile/id600112783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **778** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 317 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ohio State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/436381857) | [University of Cincinnati](https://appshunter.io/developer/600112786) |

## What reviewers say

### Ohio State

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-state/id446442963)

Navigate campus life with this official university app. Access real-time transit, class schedules, grades, building directories, and dining information. Manage your student account, find organizations, and stay informed about campus safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Class schedules and grades, Campus building directory, Parking garage capacity, BuckID account management, Dining locations and menus, Student organizations listing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent user experience
- 🚀 Helpful for students
- 🚀 Convenient features
- 🚀 Integrates well with campus life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Inaccurate bus schedules
- 🐛 Login/logout issues
- 🐛 Crashing and freezing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on launch
- Favorite bus stops not saving
- Incorrect class schedules
- Parking garage widget not working

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Carmen (learning management system)
- Add ability to view weekly calendar
- Improve bus schedule accuracy
- Expand to include more campus resources


### UC Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-mobile/id600112783)

Access all University of Cincinnati information in one place. Find news, events, campus maps, dining options, and safety alerts. Stay connected with athletics, libraries, and course schedules.

**Highlights:** News and Events, Campus Maps and Shuttle Routes, Athletics Information, Campus Dining Menus, Safety and Emergency Alerts, Library and Directory Access, Course and Schedule Information

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ohio State free?

Ohio State is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UC Mobile free?

UC Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ohio State or UC Mobile?

UC Mobile is rated higher. Ohio State averages 4.5 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while UC Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ohio State or UC Mobile have ads?

Neither Ohio State nor UC Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ohio State or UC Mobile?

Ohio State ships an update every 5 days, and UC Mobile every 12 months. Most recently, Ohio State was updated on September 24, 2026 and UC Mobile on August 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*