Comparison

MyUSP vs ARU

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

Head to head
About

MyUSP

Features
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MyUSP is your central location to all areas of your USP College journey. This includes live information about your studies - including timetables, campus news, your progress, support, assignment deadlines, exam dates, assessment info, and much more. An ongoing live to-do list ensures that you can stay on top of your workload throughout the year. The app also provides instant alerts on key information, so you never miss a thing! MyUSP provides a wealth of information on USP College’s student services, including access to support staff, counselling services, and student organisations – all just a button away. The app also includes a range of student activities that you can get involved in throughout your studies – helping you stay connected with the USP College community and allowing you to make the most of your time at college. USP can be accessed on your tablet, laptop, smartphone or PC. The app is your convenient single place to keep up to date with how you’re doing, what’s happening on campus. My USP is an essential part of your student experience, so download the app today and take the first step towards academic success and a fulfilling student experience!

About

ARU

This app provides university students with essential tools and information to navigate their studies. Access timetables, emails, course materials, campus maps, and important university alerts all in one place.

Highlights
  • Personalized teaching timetable
  • Student email access
  • Interactive campus maps
  • Canvas course access
  • University alerts
  • Library loans and search
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Welcome to the ARU app! Whether you're already studying at ARU or about to join us, our handy app is packed with information and functionality to guide you through your university studies, no matter which campus you're at. Access everything from one app, including your teaching timetable, your student email account, and key systems like Canvas, e:Vision, and My ARU. Based on student feedback, we've made some improvements to the design and functionality of the ARU app to make sure it's easy to use and faster than ever. The app is brighter and easier to navigate, with plenty of exciting content and features to support you while studying at ARU. We've introduced an interactive map feature to help you navigate our campuses, and you can discover your next timetabled class on your personalised home screen. Recently, we've also added display themes, a dark mode feature, improved navigation, food and drink menus on campus, and even a university alert banner so you can get important updates even faster. On top of all that, you can now view your student timetable, canvas courses, and to-do lists directly in the ARU app, putting everything you need all in one place. Download the official university student app today and start exploring the best of ARU! Key features: • View your personalised teaching timetable. • Discover your next timetabled class on your personalised home screen. • Check your student email account at the tap of a tile. • Read headline news and articles specifically related to your campus, faculty, and year of study. • Access online information and activities relating to your studies through Canvas. • View your library loans and search for books on your Reading List • Ask questions through ‘Ask ARU’. • Log in to e:Vision • View your Print Credit balance and add credit to your account • Quickly check your Canvas dashboard to stay on top of your course and to-do lists. • Easily switch themes for an accessible display using our ‘Dark Mode’ feature. • Keep up to date with the university alert banner • Find your way with the interactive campus maps • Access help and support • And so much more... Have more feedback for us? Simply tap “Report a Problem” or “Share an idea” in your app settings. Please note: The information contained within the ARU App is for students studying at Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle campuses, on higher education courses. Information for students studying at Writtle College on further education courses will be introduced in a future release.

Screenshots

MyUSP4 screens
ARU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ARU at every 6 weeks against MyUSP's every 4 months. MyUSP's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUSP ships an update every 4 months, ARU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MyUSP versus ARU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUSPARU
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.3.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCollabcoAnglia Ruskin

In-app purchases

None

MyUSP

No in-app purchases

None

ARU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUSP free?
MyUSP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARU free?
ARU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyUSP or ARU have ads?
Neither MyUSP nor ARU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUSP or ARU?
MyUSP ships an update every 4 months, and ARU every 6 weeks. Most recently, MyUSP was updated on September 21, 2026 and ARU on September 23, 2026.

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