NACADA vs Guide to UMKC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NACADA
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NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising is the premier Association for student success through academic advising in higher education. NACADA provides professional development events throughout the year. This app will provide attendees with the event schedule, session descriptions, venue map, networking opportunities, important event updates and more. Stay connected throughout the event with the NACADA App.
Guide to UMKC
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Guide to UMKC is the official app for Admissions and Orientation. The app lets you download guides to various events including: Discover UMKC, Future Roo Day, Orientation and others. With Guide to UMKC, students and families can access comprehensive schedules, detailed maps and more! Features Schedules - View updated schedules for individually tailored programs. Maps - Find your way around campus with Guide to UMKC's built in map and building floor plans. Resources - Still have questions? Search through Guide to UMKC's resource hub to find contacts, presentation slides and campus office locations. Access - Downloading Guide to UMKC allows for flexible browsing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Guide to UMKC at fortnightly against NACADA's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NACADA ships an update every 3 months, Guide to UMKC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NACADA | Guide to UMKC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NACADA: THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING INC. | University of Missouri - Kansas City |
In-app purchases
NACADA
No in-app purchases
Guide to UMKC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NACADA free?
Is Guide to UMKC free?
Do NACADA or Guide to UMKC have ads?
Which is updated more often, NACADA or Guide to UMKC?
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