Sci vs InvolveU NLU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sci
Explore STEM concepts and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities tied to real-world locations. Search activities by site, STEM field, or curriculum standards. Activities are categorized for pre-visit, during-visit, and post-visit engagement.
- Hands-on STEM activities
- Location-based exploration
- Searchable by site name
- Filter by STEM field
- Curriculum standard alignment
- Pre/during/post visit activities
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This Sci-Map app encourages the exploration of STEM concepts right in your own community and promotes the practice of problem-solving skills. It is an efficient tool for educators, parents, or anyone seeking a guide to explore the world . The hands-on activities are searchable by name of the real-world site, by type of activity (sorted by STEM field and name of the activity) or by Florida Curriculum standards associated with the concepts or skills used in the hands-on activity. The activities are also sorted by whether they are useful while you are visiting the site (to guide you in your exploration) or if they are introductory activities (to prepare you before you visit) or extension activities (to further investigate after you visit and have explored the site).
InvolveU NLU
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The InvolveU App helps you get involved in campus life at National Louis University. Use this app to discover activities and events, connect and chat with friends, and find your community at National Louis University. Earn badges and rewards just for hanging out and learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sci at every 2 days against InvolveU NLU's every 3 weeks. Sci also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sci ships an update every 2 days, InvolveU NLU every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Sci | InvolveU NLU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hands On Gainesville Inc | National Louis University |
In-app purchases
Sci
No in-app purchases
InvolveU NLU
No in-app purchases
