CampusGroups vs Common App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CampusGroups
This app fosters private campus communities for student organizations, departments, and teams. It provides tools for communication, event management, membership tracking, and payments, enhancing student engagement and group leadership.
- Upcoming events
- Event registrations
- Campus & group feeds
- Directory & profiles
- Chat
- Attendance tracking
- Dedicated event app
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CampusGroups is your campus hub and mobile application. It's the app your school uses to bring student life, organizations, events, and services together in one place. Find your people, discover what's happening on campus, get the support you need, and get involved from day one. This is where it all lives. Find your place on campus: Browse student organizations, clubs, and groups that match your interests. Connect with other students, build friendships, and get involved from day one. Events, made easy: See what campus events are coming up, register in a few taps, and never miss what matters to you. Get help when you need it: Access campus resources, services, and support all in one place. Whether it's academic help, financial aid, or student services, the CampusGroups college student app connects you to what your school has to offer. For student leaders: Run your student organization with tools for communication, events, membership, and budgeting. Everything you need is in one place, so you can focus on what actually matters. Key features: • Upcoming campus events and event registration • Campus and group feeds • Student directory and profiles • Chat and campus communications • Campus resources, maps, and links • Attendance tracking with QR Code or Card Reader Learn more at readyeducation.com/campusgroups The CampusGroups Team at Ready Education
Common App
Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
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Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CampusGroups at 4.4 against Common App's 3.1. CampusGroups also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 656). Common App's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 13%) and chart position (#30 vs #145). 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.
CampusGroups holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 656, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of CampusGroups's written reviews are positive against 23% of Common App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, Common App every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CampusGroups | Common App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better | 3.1 (656 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 23.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 656 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #145 | #30 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Novalsys, Inc | The Common Application |
Customer experience
CampusGroups
Common App
User reviews
CampusGroups
From 5.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📆 Helpful for campus events
- 🔗 Integrates with school accounts
Room to improve
- 🐢 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔄 Constant need to re-login
- 🚫 Missing critical features
Common App
From 656 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 Same functionality as website
- 🎉 Finally available as an app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Requires re-login every time
- 🚫 Doesn't work for transfer students
Bugs and requests
CampusGroups
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to register for events
- Events not showing up correctly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Login issues and invalid email errors
Requested features
4 requests- Add calendar view for events
- Improve event registration flow
- Enhance search and filtering options
- Provide better notification management
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
In-app purchases
CampusGroups
No in-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
