MountieApp vs APU Now
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.
APU Now
Discover and stay informed about events and activities relevant to your interests. Connect with others and contribute to building a stronger community.
- Post events
- Receive notifications
- Discover happenings
- Build community
- Join discussions
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Experience Azusa Pacific University like never before with APU Now. Designed to simplify your campus life, this app connects you to the people and resources that matter most. Key Features: • Virtual ID Card: Access campus facilities and check-ins right from your phone. • Trolley Tracker: View real-time trolley locations so you never miss a ride. • Community Feed: A "Virtual Cougar Walk" to ask questions, sell textbooks, report lost items, and chat with peers. • Event Updates: Stay in the loop on student organizations, clubs, and campus happenings. • Quick Access: Get direct links to essential campus safety and academic resources. Join the community today and make the most of your APU experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: APU Now at 4.6 against MountieApp's 2.8. APU Now also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 53%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). 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.
APU Now holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APU Now has 104 ratings behind it against 6, 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 84% of APU Now's.
MountieApp ships an update every 10 months, APU Now monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MountieApp | APU Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (104 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 104 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mt. San Antonio College | Azusa Pacific University |
Customer experience
MountieApp
APU Now
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
APU Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MountieApp
No in-app purchases
APU Now
No in-app purchases
