Stan State Mobile vs UC Merced Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stan State Mobile
Stay connected to your university with essential campus information, academic resources, and student life updates. Access news, events, and support services tailored to your needs.
- Campus news and events
- Student records and assignments
- Campus life information
- Technology and transportation resources
- Career development tools
- Safety and emergency information
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Stay connected and elevate your Stan State experience with access to campus information, your student records, class assignments, student and campus life, events and news. • StanNews: read the latest news from around campus • University Events Calendar: find out what’s going on at Stan State • COVID-19: protocols, guidance and resources for the campus community as well as daily screening forms • Academics: info on study spaces, tutoring, and the University Library • Campus Life: find maps, search the directory and view dining information • Technology: get help with a tech issue or password reset, view computer lab availability • Transportation: info on parking and local transit • Career: resources to help you find a job on campus and be career ready • Safety: emergency and non-emergency info, including the Warrior Express Shuttle • Messages: Important updates and information for the campus community Customize your menu to highlight the resources and links you use most.
UC Merced Connect
This official campus application provides students, faculty, and staff with convenient access to campus resources and community connections. Stay informed and engaged with the university, whether you're on campus or studying remotely.
- Campus community connection
- On-the-go access
- Remote study support
- Official university app
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The official UC Merced app brings the campus to your fingertips. Connect with the Bobcat community on the go, whether you are on campus, traveling, or working and studying remotely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stan State Mobile at 3.2 against UC Merced Connect's 2.4. Stan State Mobile also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%). UC Merced Connect's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Stan State Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UC Merced Connect has 92 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stan State Mobile's written reviews are positive against 22% of UC Merced Connect's.
Stan State Mobile ships an update every 11 months, UC Merced Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stan State Mobile | UC Merced Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | 2.4 (92 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 92 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | California State University, Stanislaus | UC Merced |
Customer experience
Stan State Mobile
UC Merced Connect
In-app purchases
Stan State Mobile
No in-app purchases
UC Merced Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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