HowardMobile vs Degrees with edX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HowardMobile
Access news, events, and essential campus information for Howard University. Stay updated on athletics, academics, and campus life with features like course schedules, library access, and real-time shuttle tracking.
- University news and events
- Athletics scores and schedules
- Blackboard Learn access
- Course catalog and planning
- Campus maps and shuttle tracking
- Library catalog access
- Emergency contact information
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HowardMobile provides instant access to news, events and other information about Howard University. This mobile experience features the following modules: Athletics: Connect with Bison athletics and keep up with scores, stats and schedules. Bb Mobile Learn: Get instant access to your Blackboard Learn account. Get assignments, view announcements, post to discussion forums, upload content, check grades and more. Course Schedules: Plan your schedule. Browse the course catalog and bookmark the classes you like for easy reference. Emergency Contacts: Access important phone numbers when you need them. Calendars: Stay informed about Howard events and activities. Library Catalog: Browse the entire Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) catalog. Check item availability, access your account, contact a librarian, and more. Make A Gift: Donate to Howard University and help continue the legacy. Maps: From Blackburn to the School of Law, it’s all right here. Navigate your way through Howard’s campuses. News: Check out the news module to learn about some of the great things happening at HU. Shuttle Info: View routes, schedules, and bus locations in real time. Social Media: Keep your finger on the pulse and connect with the University’s official Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and YouTube accounts for the latest about HU Videos: There is nothing like life at Howard University. Watch for yourself!
Degrees with edX
Access your educational courses and assignments from any device. This app allows you to view grades, save content for offline access, and track your coursework with integrated tools. Stay updated with notifications for new grades and course announcements.
- View grades and course content
- Offline Mode for saved content
- Submit assignments
- To-do list and calendar for coursework
- Send and receive messages
- Post to discussions
- Watch videos and take quizzes
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Access your courses on the go with the Degrees with edX mobile app. Use any device to: • View grades and course content • Save content with Offline Mode • Submit assignments • Keep track of coursework with to do list and calendar • Send and receive messages • Post to discussions • Watch videos • Take quizzes • Communicate directly with Student Success advisors • Receive push notifications for new grades and course updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HowardMobile at 60% against Degrees with edX's 0%. HowardMobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Degrees with edX's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). 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.
HowardMobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Degrees with edX has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of HowardMobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Degrees with edX's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HowardMobile | Degrees with edX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Howard University | 2U, Inc. |
Customer experience
HowardMobile
Degrees with edX
In-app purchases
HowardMobile
No in-app purchases
Degrees with edX
No in-app purchases
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