MyWCC vs U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyWCC
Access essential college information, including faculty directories, campus maps, news, and events. Stay updated with important announcements and messages from the institution.
- Faculty and staff directory
- Campus information
- Interactive campus maps
- News and events updates
- College announcements
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The official app of Washtenaw Community College. Quick and easy access to the faculty and staff people directory, campus info, campus maps, news, events, and more. Stay connected and receive important College announcements and messages.
U
This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on the University of Michigan campus. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing, and direct reporting of concerns to campus security. Users receive important safety alerts and access essential safety tips and resources.
- Emergency contact access
- Real-time location sharing
- Friend Walk safety feature
- Direct tip reporting to security
- Safety tips and resources
- Instant safety notifications
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U-M Public Safety is the official safety app of University of Michigan. It is the only app that integrates with University of Michigan's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Michigan campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. U-M Public Safety features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Michigan area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Michigan security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Campus Security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Safety Tips and Resources: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Michigan. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Michigan safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: U at 4.0 against MyWCC's 2.2. U also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). MyWCC's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 45 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
U holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
MyWCC ships an update every 7 months, U every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyWCC | U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (17 ratings) | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 45 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Washtenaw Community College | The University of Michigan |
Customer experience
MyWCC
U
In-app purchases
MyWCC
No in-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases









