# Mobile.UP vs GESIS SMART

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile.UP at 75% against GESIS SMART's 50%. Mobile.UP also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). GESIS SMART's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Mobile.UP ships an update every 4 months, GESIS SMART every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile.UP | GESIS SMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uni Potsdam](https://appshunter.io/developer/904643427) | [GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735286430) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile.UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileup/id541440873)

Navigate your university campus with ease, access up-to-date cafeteria menus, and find course information. This app provides essential campus resources, from building maps and office hours to public transport schedules and library services.

**Highlights:** Campus navigation and maps, Cafeteria menu updates, Course directory, Office and facility hours, Public transport information, Library and book search, University news and job listings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GESIS SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesis-smart/id6479244351)

Participate in academic research by completing surveys and questionnaires directly within the app. Track your progress and compensation for contributing to studies. Requires an access code to join specific research projects.

**Highlights:** Complete questionnaires in-app, Track study progress, View compensation details, Receive push notifications for new surveys, Secure and pseudonymized data storage, Control data sharing permissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile.UP free?

Mobile.UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GESIS SMART free?

GESIS SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mobile.UP or GESIS SMART have ads?

Neither Mobile.UP nor GESIS SMART shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile.UP or GESIS SMART?

Mobile.UP ships an update every 4 months, and GESIS SMART every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile.UP was updated on October 17, 2026 and GESIS SMART on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*