TVC Summit vs Common App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVC Summit
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TVC Summit presented by the Tennessee Valley Corridor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Changed on-screen icons.
Common App
Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
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Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Common App at #26 against TVC Summit's unranked. TVC Summit's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). 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.
TVC Summit ships an update every 6 months, Common App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVC Summit | Common App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (673 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 673 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #26 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roane State Community College | The Common Application |
Bugs and requests
TVC Summit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
In-app purchases
TVC Summit
No in-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
