Comparison

FIU Mobile vs Archivum

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Archivum

This app provides a centralized hub for University of South Florida students, faculty, and staff to access essential services. Manage academic tasks, appointments, and administrative requests with ease.

Highlights
  • Track admission status
  • Schedule advising appointments
  • Manage academic requirements
  • Submit travel requests
  • Access university resources
  • Facilitate administrative processes
Features
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The official Archivum mobile app that connects you to the University of South Florida services and resources you need. Whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, Archivum makes it easy to manage your academic life. The app will help you check your admission status, request advising appointments, request a guest account, submit a travel request, and more with just a few taps on your phone or tablet. Student features: - Track your application status and complete any pending application requirements - Get ready for your first day at USF with myBullsPath (for First Time in College students) - Schedule Academic Advising appointments - Request Contract Course Permits for public health graduate students - Adjust your fourth-year Schedule for professional medical students Faculty and Staff features: - Connect seamlessly with USF system resources to boost student success - From reviewing admission applications to updating faculty records - Manage travel expenses - Facilitate tenure processes

Screenshots

FIU Mobile4 screens
Archivum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FIU Mobile at 4.4 against Archivum's 2.6. FIU Mobile also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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

FIU Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIU Mobile has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FIU Mobile's written reviews are positive against 38% of Archivum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIU Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Archivum every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FIU Mobile versus Archivum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIU MobileArchivum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (49 ratings) — better2.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB126 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperFlorida International UniversityUniversity of South Florida

Customer experience

FIU Mobile

All ratings49 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative28.0%

Archivum

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and 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

Archivum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FIU Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Archivum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIU Mobile free?
FIU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archivum free?
Archivum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FIU Mobile or Archivum?
FIU Mobile is rated higher. FIU Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Archivum averages 2.6 from 8 ratings.
Do FIU Mobile or Archivum have ads?
Neither FIU Mobile nor Archivum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FIU Mobile or Archivum?
FIU Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Archivum every 4 months. Most recently, FIU Mobile was updated on September 19, 2026 and Archivum on September 4, 2026.

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