Comparison

iToros Mobile vs UC Merced Connect

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

Head to head
About

iToros Mobile

Access grades, class schedules, to-do lists, and campus news. Students, employees, and faculty can manage academic and administrative tasks on the go. Features include fee payment, sports updates, and access to email and learning platforms.

Highlights
  • Grades and class schedule access
  • To-Do list management
  • Fee registration and payment
  • Campus news and sports updates
  • Access to Toromail and Blackboard
  • Time submission for employees
  • Grade assignment for faculty
Features
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Students - iToros Mobile provides easy access to Grades, Holds, To-Do List, Class Schedule and more! Away from the computer? No worries! Register and pay fees using a mobile device. Catch up on Toro’s Sports or read the latest Campus News and Events. Access Toromail and even log on to Blackboard. Employees - Submit time, view paychecks, benefits and more! Faculty - View class schedule, check class roster, assign grades and more! We will continue to provide updates on the new features and functionality as they are developed. If you would like to share feedback or thoughts, please reach out to us using the Feedback link in the mobile application. iToros Mobile – Created with YOU in mind.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

iToros Mobile4 screens
UC Merced Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iToros Mobile at 3.0 against UC Merced Connect's 2.4. iToros Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

iToros Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iToros Mobile's written reviews are positive against 22% of UC Merced Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iToros Mobile ships an update every 5 months, UC Merced Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iToros Mobile versus UC Merced Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriToros MobileUC Merced Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (35 ratings) — better2.4 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3592 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsUC Merced

Customer experience

iToros Mobile

All ratings32 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral27.8%
Negative44.4%

UC Merced Connect

All ratings89 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

iToros Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

UC Merced Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iToros Mobile free?
iToros Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UC Merced Connect free?
UC Merced Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iToros Mobile or UC Merced Connect?
iToros Mobile is rated higher. iToros Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while UC Merced Connect averages 2.4 from 92 ratings.
Do iToros Mobile or UC Merced Connect have ads?
Neither iToros Mobile nor UC Merced Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iToros Mobile or UC Merced Connect?
iToros Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and UC Merced Connect every 10 months. Most recently, iToros Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and UC Merced Connect on November 3, 2026.

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