Comparison

CampusGroups vs EC theHeart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Upcoming events
  • Event registrations
  • Campus & group feeds
  • Directory & profiles
  • Chat
  • Attendance tracking
  • Dedicated event app
Features
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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

About

EC theHeart

This educational app provides access to resources and information related to Earlham College. It serves as a digital hub for students, faculty, and staff to connect with the college community.

Highlights
  • College information access
  • Community connection
  • Educational resources
  • Mobile platform access
Features
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Earlham College's theHeart for your Apple device.

Screenshots

CampusGroups4 screens
EC theHeart1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CampusGroups at every 3 weeks against EC theHeart's every 8 months. CampusGroups also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CampusGroups holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, EC theHeart every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CampusGroups versus EC theHeart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampusGroupsEC theHeart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNovalsys, IncEarlham College

Customer experience

CampusGroups

All ratings5,318 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative79.0%

EC theHeart

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

EC theHeart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CampusGroups

No in-app purchases

None

EC theHeart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CampusGroups free?
CampusGroups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EC theHeart free?
EC theHeart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CampusGroups or EC theHeart?
CampusGroups is rated higher. CampusGroups averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while EC theHeart averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CampusGroups or EC theHeart have ads?
Neither CampusGroups nor EC theHeart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CampusGroups or EC theHeart?
CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, and EC theHeart every 8 months. Most recently, CampusGroups was updated on October 1, 2026 and EC theHeart on September 19, 2026.

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