HowardMobile vs NCAT Guides
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!
NCAT Guides
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Welcome to North Carolina A&T State University! This app is your mobile destination for Aggie activities, events, and information; including Orientation, Welcome Week, First Year Experience, and Student Success programming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HowardMobile at 8.0 against NCAT Guides's 16.6. 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.
HowardMobile ships an update every 2 months, NCAT Guides every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HowardMobile | NCAT Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Howard University | North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University |
In-app purchases
HowardMobile
No in-app purchases
NCAT Guides
No in-app purchases
Questions
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