FIU Mobile vs Smartr
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!
Smartr
Explore over 15 knowledge categories with curated subtopics and engaging visuals. Challenge friends or random opponents in real-time trivia battles and group game rooms. Personalized content and progress tracking make learning fun for all ages.
- 15+ knowledge categories
- Multiplayer trivia battles
- Group game rooms
- Personalized learning paths
- Progress tracking and stats
- Kid-friendly design
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Smartr Infinite Learning is the ultimate knowledge app designed to make learning fun and social! EXPLORE 15+ KNOWLEDGE CATEGORIES Dive into Space, Science, History, Math, Technology, Arts, Music, Nature, Health, Sports, Food, Money, Ideas, Mind, Words, and Earth. Each category features expertly curated subtopics with beautiful custom icons. BRAINCLASH MULTIPLAYER BATTLES Challenge friends or random opponents in real-time trivia battles! Compete in 1v1 matches, team battles, imposter mode, or free-for-all showdowns. GAME ROOM MULTIPLAYER Create or join game rooms for group trivia sessions. Perfect for parties, classrooms, or remote hangouts with friends and family. PERSONALIZED LEARNING choose your interests, and get content tailored to your learning profile. From elementary to university level! TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View detailed stats, skill radar charts, quiz history, and category mastery. Watch yourself grow smarter every day! BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Enjoy a stunning, kid-friendly interface with custom illustrations, smooth animations, and an engaging experience for learners of all ages. Download Smartr today and start your infinite learning journey! Terms of Use (EULA): https://smartrlearning.com/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smartr at 5.0 against FIU Mobile's 4.4. Smartr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). FIU Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smartr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FIU Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smartr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FIU Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smartr's.
FIU Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Smartr every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FIU Mobile | Smartr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florida International University | Carlos Perez |
Customer experience
FIU Mobile
Smartr
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
Smartr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FIU Mobile
No in-app purchases
Smartr
- Smartr Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Smartr Weekly Pro$5.997 Days
- Smartr Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
- Smartr Pro$2.99
