Comparison

MyWCC vs U

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

Head to head
About

MyWCC

Access essential college information, including faculty directories, campus maps, news, and events. Stay updated with important announcements and messages from the institution.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Emergency contact access
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Friend Walk safety feature
  • Direct tip reporting to security
  • Safety tips and resources
  • Instant safety notifications
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MyWCC4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyWCC versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyWCCU
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (17 ratings)4.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWashtenaw Community CollegeThe University of Michigan

Customer experience

MyWCC

All ratings14 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

U

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyWCC

No in-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyWCC free?
MyWCC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyWCC or U?
U is rated higher. MyWCC averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while U averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do MyWCC or U have ads?
Neither MyWCC nor U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyWCC or U?
MyWCC ships an update every 7 months, and U every 45 months. Most recently, MyWCC was updated on October 20, 2026 and U on October 21, 2026.

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