Comparison

BYU vs MetaCoach

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

Head to head
About

BYU

Access a suite of university services designed for students. Manage academic tasks, campus resources, and personal accounts all in one place. This app streamlines your university experience.

Highlights
  • BYU Learning Suite
  • Add/Drop Classes
  • Testing Center access
  • Cannon Commons information
  • Cougar Cash management
  • Digital ID Card
Features
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The BYU Mobile App Suite contains a variety of newly designed mobile services developed by the Office of Information Technology at Brigham Young University, all within a single App. Features Include: - BYU Learning Suite - Add / Drop Classes - Testing Center - Cannon Commons - Cougar Cash - ID Card - And More… The perfect app for any True Blue Cougar.

About

MetaCoach

Features
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Voice-based training that puts retail associates in realistic customer conflict situations. Practice handling everything from receipt checks with upset shoppers to return disputes and self-checkout alerts. Build your skills in professional communication and de-escalation before encountering these challenges in real life.

Screenshots

BYU4 screens
MetaCoach3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BYU at every 2 weeks against MetaCoach's every 4 months. MetaCoach's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BYU ships an update every 2 weeks, MetaCoach every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BYU versus MetaCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBYUMetaCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB363 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrigham Young UniversityImmersion Sp. z o.o.

Bugs and requests

BYU

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant log-outs and need to re-authenticate
  • Mobile ordering and Cougar Cash integration issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Outdated or incorrect information in some areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrate with Learning Suite for full functionality
  • Add ability to view/manage Cougar Cash and dining plan
  • Improve search and navigation capabilities
  • Provide more personalized and customizable features

MetaCoach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BYU

No in-app purchases

None

MetaCoach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BYU free?
BYU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetaCoach free?
MetaCoach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BYU or MetaCoach have ads?
Neither BYU nor MetaCoach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BYU or MetaCoach?
BYU ships an update every 2 weeks, and MetaCoach every 4 months. Most recently, BYU was updated on October 14, 2026 and MetaCoach on October 9, 2026.

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