FIU Mobile vs UpperCut for students
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
UpperCut for students
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UpperCut is a companion app to college education. Set-up by your college professor, this app will show you course-relevant questions that, by relating to your current course materials, allow you to probe your knowledge, identify misconceptions early, and build a solid foundation for your academic success.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FIU Mobile at every 2 months against UpperCut for students's every 28 months. UpperCut for students's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 2 months, UpperCut for students every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FIU Mobile | UpperCut for students |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florida International University | SANCHUETZ, LLC |
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
UpperCut for students
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FIU Mobile
No in-app purchases
UpperCut for students
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FIU Mobile free?
Is UpperCut for students free?
Do FIU Mobile or UpperCut for students have ads?
Which is updated more often, FIU Mobile or UpperCut for students?
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