University Qualifications vs BridgeOne
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.
BridgeOne
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BridgeOne is your all-in-one companion for university — built to help South African students stay organised, study effectively, and finish strong. Whether you're chasing a distinction or just trying to stay on top of a heavy semester, BridgeOne brings everything that drives your grades into one place. TRACK YOUR MARKS Log your mark for every test and exam — or snap a photo of your results — and watch your projected final update in real time. Set a goal for each course and always know where you stand. TURN NOTES INTO STUDY GUIDES Snap a photo of your notes and let the AI Study Wizard turn them into study slides, flashcards and a self-quiz in minutes — designed to beat forgetting before the test. PLAN STUDY THAT STICKS Build a realistic schedule, run focused timed sessions with built-in breaks, and keep momentum with daily streaks, smart reminders and weekly check-ins. GET UNSTUCK Get matched with qualified tutors when a concept won't click, and join live study rooms with coursemates in the same module. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Quick, private wellness check-ins on how you're coping — with real support from our student success team when you need it. GET CAREER-READY Build your CV, get help with cover letters, and practice with an AI interview simulator that gives feedback on every answer. Explore career guides, jobs and bursary opportunities. FUNDING THAT FITS Start free, upgrade with an affordable subscription any time, or unlock sponsored access if a bursary or sponsor covers your fees. Join 10,000+ South African students already using BridgeOne to organise their academic life for success. We walk the journey with you. Privacy Policy: https://app.mybridgeone.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BridgeOne at weekly against University Qualifications's every 2 months. University Qualifications's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
University Qualifications ships an update every 2 months, BridgeOne weekly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | University Qualifications | BridgeOne |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mayibongweinkosi Khayaelihle Ngwenya | Gradesmatch (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
University Qualifications
No in-app purchases
BridgeOne
No in-app purchases
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