University Qualifications vs StudyApply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
University Qualifications
This app simplifies the university application process for South African students. It offers APS calculators for all universities, helps you discover courses you qualify for, and provides access to the latest prospectuses. Easily find your average percentage and make informed academic decisions.
- APS calculators for all SA universities
- Course finder based on APS score
- University prospectus exploration
- Average percentage calculator
- Latest prospectus updates
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Work out your APS, compare it across South African universities, and see which programmes you meet before you apply. University Qualifications is for Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners, and for anyone applying with NSC results. Enter your marks once. The app uses each university’s own APS method, then helps you check courses, prospectuses, and closing dates. What you can do • Save your NSC marks and update them any time • Calculate your APS for universities across South Africa • See your APS range on one home screen • Find programmes by the APS you enter • Open a list of programmes where you meet the APS minimum • Browse universities and read PDF prospectuses • Check application deadlines and turn on reminders • Read news and articles about applications • Calculate an average, or calculate APS on WhatsApp Good to know A programme match means you meet a published APS minimum. It is not an offer of admission. Universities may also require specific subjects, National Benchmark Tests, a portfolio, an interview, or selection by ranking. Places are limited. Your marks stay on this device. You can create an account for deadline reminders and alerts. University Qualifications is built for South African applicants who want one place to check the numbers before they apply.
StudyApply
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StudyApply is an education app built to help students study smarter and prepare for life after school. The app brings together study support, university discovery, financial aid information and application preparation in one place. Students can explore useful academic tools, discover universities and programmes, find financial aid opportunities and get guidance that helps them make better decisions about their future. StudyApply is designed especially for learners and prospective university students who want a clearer, simpler way to manage both studying and planning for higher education. Key features include: • Study tools to support academic preparation • University discovery and programme information • Financial aid and bursary discovery • Application preparation guidance • Student-friendly navigation and profile tools StudyApply helps reduce confusion by giving students structured information and support in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: University Qualifications at none against StudyApply's 3. StudyApply's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. StudyApply sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. University Qualifications asks for nothing beyond the download.
University Qualifications ships an update every 2 months, StudyApply weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | University Qualifications | StudyApply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mayibongweinkosi Khayaelihle Ngwenya | Oratile Maroga |
In-app purchases
University Qualifications
No in-app purchases
StudyApply
- StudyApply Pro — Founding Member$0.991 Month
- StudyApply Pro$1.991 Month
- StudyApply Pro Max$4.991 Month
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