# UB Mobile vs MyState

The clearest difference is rating: MyState at 2.9 against UB Mobile's 2.3. MyState also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). UB Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 28%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MyState holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 79 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of UB Mobile's written reviews are positive against 28% of MyState's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UB Mobile ships an update every 10 months, MyState every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UB Mobile | MyState |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ub-mobile/id457650145/reviews) | **[2.9 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystate/id548641772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [University at Buffalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/457650148) | [Iowa State University of Science and Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/433925044) |

## What reviewers say

### UB Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ub-mobile/id457650145)

This app provides a comprehensive mobile portal for university students and staff. Access academic resources, campus maps, transportation schedules, dining information, and university news. Stay connected with campus events and athletic updates.

**Highlights:** Campus maps and navigation, Course management access, Transportation tracking, University news and events, Faculty and staff directory, Library resource access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystate/id548641772)

This app serves as a comprehensive student toolkit, offering essential information and features for navigating university life. It provides real-time updates on campus transportation, dining options, class schedules, and campus events. Students can also access a directory, library services, and campus maps to enhance their academic and social experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable dashboard, Class schedule and GPA calculator, Real-time bus arrival predictions, Dining hall hours and menus, Campus directory and map, Student organization discovery, Library catalog and account management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for class schedule
- 👍 Great app when student
- 👍 Contains all needed information
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Sleek design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bus tracker inaccurate
- 🐛 Class schedule issues
- 🐛 Dining hall hours inaccurate
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Bus tracker unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Bus tracker estimates off by 10-15 minutes
- Bus tracker states no buses when there are
- App crashes when opening
- Class schedule issues persist
- Bus tracker not showing buses

**Requested features**

- Add support for alumni
- Third-party access for Ubill
- More accurate bus times
- Show all bus stops on map
- Add parking information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UB Mobile free?

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

### Is MyState free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UB Mobile or MyState?

MyState is rated higher. UB Mobile averages 2.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MyState averages 2.9 from 79 ratings.

### Do UB Mobile or MyState have ads?

Neither UB Mobile nor MyState shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UB Mobile or MyState?

UB Mobile ships an update every 10 months, and MyState every 3 months. Most recently, UB Mobile was updated on July 18, 2026 and MyState on September 1, 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.*