MountieApp vs Cal State LA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MountieApp
Access essential campus information for Mt. SAC, including faculty contacts, a campus map, event listings, and college news. Stay updated on your grades, class schedule, and registration details, all from your mobile device.
- Faculty and staff directory
- Interactive campus map
- College event listings
- Campus news updates
- Student grades access
- Daily class schedule
- Course catalog access
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MountieAPP, the official Mt. SAC mobile application, provides you with faculty and staff contact information, a campus map with a list of buildings, college events, campus news, student grades, daily class schedule, registration hold information, and access to an electronic copy of the course catalog. On campus or on the go, access all-things Mt. SAC wherever you are 24/7 from your mobile devices.
Cal State LA
Access essential academic and financial information for Cal State LA students. Manage class schedules, view grades, pay fees, and stay updated on university notices directly from your mobile device. Integrates with other campus resources for a streamlined student experience.
- View class schedules and course catalog
- Check grades and final exam schedules
- Manage fee information and payments
- Access financial aid details
- Enroll in classes and manage waitlists
- View university notices and holds
- Access campus map and integrated tools
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The Cal State LA GETmobile app lets you view class information, grades, fee information, and much more! Students will need their My Cal State LA account for authentication to access GET functions. GETmobile brings the following GET features and other functions directly to the students’ mobile devices: • View current and past class schedules with class details and the University Course Catalog • View fee information and pay fees • View holds, To-Do list, and notices from the University • View the current term final exam schedules and grades • Complete the Student Course Evaluation • Enrollment features allow search, add, and drop classes from the shopping cart and get on the waitlist • Access Financial Aid information to view financial aid information by term and aid year • Launch and access Canvas, Ask Cal State LA Chatbot, and Scheduler Planner from GETmobile for ease • Campus Map to find the quickest route to classes, events, and offices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cal State LA at 4.6 against MountieApp's 2.6. Cal State LA also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (812 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cal State LA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cal State LA has 812 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MountieApp's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cal State LA's.
MountieApp ships an update every 10 months, Cal State LA every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | MountieApp | Cal State LA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (812 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 812 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mt. San Antonio College | California State University, Los Angeles |
Customer experience
MountieApp
Cal State LA
User reviews
MountieApp
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient access to student info
- 🗺️ Helpful campus map navigation
- 🗓️ Easy access to class schedules
- ✅ Streamlined course registration
- 💰 Quick fee payment access
Room to improve
- ❌ Frequent login issues
- ⚪ White screen on launch
- 🔄 Constant re-login required
- 📉 Redirects to website not mobile-friendly
- 🐌 Slow performance
Cal State LA
From 812 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to access resources
- 👍 Convenient one-stop shop
- 👍 Smooth and organized interface
- 👍 Helpful for remote learning
- 👍 Accurate information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Dysfunctional features
- 🐛 Lack of Canvas integration
Bugs and requests
MountieApp
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on login
- White screen upon opening
- Kicked out after sign-in attempt
- Not supported with iOS 18 update
- App crashes when selecting items
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- Logged out upon crashing
- Login failed errors
- App slows down iPhone
- Assistive features upside down
- Incompatible with older iPhones
- App hangs and crashes on iOS 6 betas
Requested features
10 requests- Stay logged in feature
- In-app course catalog search
- Add career/job opportunities tab
- Save login information
- Email access within the app
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- Community Ed classes section
- Integration with Google Maps for location
- Ability to view waitlist positions
- Full portal functionality in app
- Remember me feature improvement
Cal State LA
Reported bugs
3 issues- Financial aid link not working
- Features not loading properly
- Login issues across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Link to Canvas pages
- Grades and GPA tracking
- Optimization for larger screens
In-app purchases
MountieApp
No in-app purchases
Cal State LA
No in-app purchases
