mySouthern vs Marshall U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySouthern
This app provides students with convenient access to essential college information. Manage your course schedule, view grades, receive important announcements, and stay updated on campus events.
- Course schedule management
- View midterm and final grades
- Personalized announcements
- Campus event updates
- Links to helpful resources
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The official app of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College mySouthern helps you stay connected to Southern like never before. You'll have access to great features that make your experience more efficient, and effective. Key features include: • Courses – Manage your courses on the go by accessing your course schedule and links to helpful resources. • Grades – Check your midterm and final grades on the go. • Notifications – Stay informed with personalized announcements delivered right to your device. • Events – Never miss another important event. *Please contact Southern’s IT Help Desk for assistance with login.
Marshall U
This app serves as a central hub for student life at a university. It allows users to discover campus events, join organizations, and manage their involvement. It aims to simplify campus engagement and foster a sense of community.
- Explore campus events
- Join student organizations
- RSVP for events
- Centralized student hub
- Build campus experience
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HerdLife is the new central hub for student life and engagement at Marshall University. It’s where every member of the Herd can explore what’s happening on campus, join organizations, RSVP for events, and build their unique Marshall experience. Designed for simplicity and connection, HerdLife brings together what used to be separate systems making it easier than ever to get involved, stay informed, and feel part of the Herd. Whether you’re a first-year student finding your place or a senior leading your organization, HerdLife is built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Marshall U at 138 against mySouthern's 3. Marshall U also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). mySouthern's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mySouthern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marshall U has 138 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of mySouthern's written reviews are positive against 93% of Marshall U's.
mySouthern ships an update monthly, Marshall U every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySouthern | Marshall U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.8 (138 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 92.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 138 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College | Marshall University |
Customer experience
mySouthern
Marshall U
In-app purchases
mySouthern
No in-app purchases
Marshall U
No in-app purchases
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