Comparison

BYU vs myUVU

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

myUVU

Manage your academic life with this university app. Access course schedules, register for classes, and connect with advisors. Discover campus events and stay informed about university happenings.

Highlights
  • View course registration
  • Access class schedules
  • Contact academic advisors
  • Schedule advisor appointments
  • Discover campus events
Features
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With the UVU Student mobile app you can complete and view your registration and course schedule, Contact or schedule an appointment with your advisor, See the various events going on around campus, and so much more!

Screenshots

BYU4 screens
myUVU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BYU at 4.7 against myUVU's 2.8. BYU also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 11). myUVU's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

BYU holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BYU has 7.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BYU versus myUVU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBYUmyUVU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.1K ratings) — better2.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrigham Young UniversityUtah Valley University

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

myUVU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BYU

No in-app purchases

None

myUVU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BYU free?
BYU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myUVU free?
myUVU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BYU or myUVU?
BYU is rated higher. BYU averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while myUVU averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.
Do BYU or myUVU have ads?
Neither BYU nor myUVU shows ads.

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