Comparison

MyUNI vs myDMACC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyUNI

Stay connected with the University of Northern Iowa. Access campus news, dining menus, sports updates, event schedules, and essential services like maps and directories. Find information on health, wellness, and academic resources.

Highlights
  • Campus news and events
  • Dining menus and meal plans
  • Sports scores and schedules
  • Campus map and directions
  • Student health and wellness info
  • Laundry availability alerts
  • Emergency contact access
Features
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MyUNI gives you access to the latest news and information from the University of Northern Iowa. Use MyUNI to check dining menus, follow Panther sports, get directions, stay informed on campus events and much more. Be Well—Access information from the Student Health Center, Counseling Center, Student Wellness Services, Recreations Services and more. Bus Routes—Check on the location of the Panther Shuttle. Campus Map—Find campus buildings, parking lots, computer labs, dining and retail locations, and more. Dining—Check out daily menus at all dining locations. You can also order meal plans, booster packs, dining dollars and food on campus through the GET mobile app. Directory—Look up UNI students, faculty and staff. eLearning—Access your eLearning/Blackboard courses, groups, announcements, grades, discussions and more (requires separate Blackboard Mobile Learn app). Emergency Contacts—Quickly access important campus phone numbers, call directly from the app and get the assistance you need right away. Family Weekend—A time for students to show their family what they’re been up to at UNI. Participate in academic open houses, campus-wide and community activities, and Panther athletics. GBPAC—Find out more about the current Gallagher Bluedorn Artist Series, and buy tickets to any performance. Homecoming—Celebrate UNI’s Homecoming every fall with a Homecoming Parade, alumni reunions, on-campus activities (including Campaniling!) and Panther athletics. Laundry—Check when washers and dryers are available in your dorm, and receive email alerts when your laundry is done. Library—View library resources including search tools, computer availability, the digital media hub and research help. News—Find the latest news from campus by browsing UNI’s news releases. Northern Iowan—Download the Northern Iowan mobile app for news from the student-run newspaper. Office Directory—See where offices are located and how to get in touch with office staff. Panther Athletics—Follow Northern Iowa sports news, schedules and scores on all your favorite Panther teams. ParkMobile—This pay by phone app is available for select parking meters on campus. Service Hub—Need on-campus technology help? Check out Service Hub. Social Media—Get quick access to the official Northern Iowa social media accounts. Traditions—Find out more about UNI’s Traditions Challenge, which helps you make the most of your time at UNI and gives you a way to remember it forever. UNI Bookstore—Need some Panther gear? Check out the UNI Bookstore. UNI Calendar—The calendar is a great way to find out what’s happening on campus every day. Voter Address—This feature can be used by current UNI students to provide address documentation necessary when registering to vote on election day. WRC—Check out what’s available for group fitness classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, sport clubs and more.

About

myDMACC

This app provides a centralized platform for students to access essential college systems, stay updated on announcements, and connect with the campus community. It helps manage to-dos, find resources, and discover campus events.

Highlights
  • Access college systems (Banner, Canvas, email)
  • Receive announcements and alerts
  • Search for people, events, and resources
  • Connect with departments and peers
  • Manage to-do lists
  • View personalized content
  • Find and join campus events
Features
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myDMACC is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the systems, information, people and updates you'll need to succeed at Des Moines Area Community College. Use myDMACC to: - Access Banner, Canvas, DMACC email and other everyday systems  - Keep updated on announcements and alerts relevant to you and your DMACC experience - Search for faculty, staff, students, events, groups, resources and more - Connect with departments, services, organizations, and peers - Stay focused on your most important to-dos - View personalized resources and content  - Find and join campus events

Screenshots

MyUNI4 screens
myDMACC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyUNI at 3.8 against myDMACC's 2.3. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyUNI holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUNI ships an update every 6 months, myDMACC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MyUNI versus myDMACC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUNImyDMACC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperUniversity of Northern IowaUCROO

Customer experience

MyUNI

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

myDMACC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyUNI

No in-app purchases

None

myDMACC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUNI free?
MyUNI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myDMACC free?
myDMACC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyUNI or myDMACC?
MyUNI is rated higher. MyUNI averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while myDMACC averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do MyUNI or myDMACC have ads?
Neither MyUNI nor myDMACC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUNI or myDMACC?
MyUNI ships an update every 6 months, and myDMACC every 5 months. Most recently, MyUNI was updated on November 1, 2026 and myDMACC on November 4, 2026.

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