MyWest vs GCU Student App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyWest
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MyWest is the essential app for every West College Scotland student. Whether you are studying with is in Clydebank, Greenock, Paisley or online, MyWest has everything you need in the palm of your hand. Enrolled students can use MyWest to view their timetable, attendance, results; manage their student record; access college systems such as Moodle, Teams, Office 365 and the Meta Performance Tracker; get advice on funding and fees; and discover the wealth of services to support you during your studies with us. Your username is your student email address. Applicants to our courses can use MyWest to discover the College and get support with the application process, funding and services; keeping you informed of everything you need to know in the lead up to becoming an enrolled student with us.
GCU Student App
Access essential Glasgow Caledonian University services and resources. Manage your timetable, connect with the library, and stay informed about campus life. This all-in-one academic companion simplifies your university experience.
- Access GCULearn and student portal
- View student timetable
- Library resource access and booking
- Campus messaging and notifications
- Student support services
- Career Hub exploration
- Print credit and lab availability
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With the GCU Student App you can access student services and essentials here at Glasgow Caledonian University. The GCU team has created a user-friendly app where you can seamlessly access resources like GCULearn, your timetable, the student portal, and your University email. With the app you can also connect with the library, letting you borrow learning materials, reserve study spaces and access resources. Features include: - Connect with the GCU Virtual Learning Environment - Check your student timetable through Celcat - Messaging and notifications for your life on campus - Review your details in the Student Information Management System - Check your print credit - Get support from our Learning Development Centres - Explore Career Hub opportunities - View open access and computer lab availability - Book places on library workshops and seminars - Create resource lists for library materials - Reset your password - Get on to GCU Wi-Fi - Get in touch with support services in finance, estates, IT and registration - Access a wealth of health and wellbeing support - Contact us and speak to a member of the GCU team Your university experience will be easier with the GCU Student App and you’ll enjoy your all-in-one academic companion for student life here at GCU.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyWest at 12.3.0 against GCU Student App's 15.0. 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.
MyWest ships an update every 10 months, GCU Student App every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyWest | GCU Student App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Collabco | THE GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
MyWest
No in-app purchases
GCU Student App
No in-app purchases









