Comparison

MyUNI vs ICAN Plans

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
Read full description

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

ICAN Plans

This app offers personalized college planning guidance for high school students, parents, and counselors. It provides grade-specific checklists, career exploration tools, application assistance, and financial aid information to navigate the path to higher education.

Highlights
  • Personalized monthly checklists
  • Progress tracking for milestones
  • Career exploration tools
  • College application guidance
  • Financial aid and scholarship resources
  • Campus visit planning
Features
Read full description

Plan your path to college success with the ICAN App Whether you're a high school student, parent, or counselor, this comprehensive app provides personalized college planning guidance through every step of your journey. PERSONALIZED CHECKLISTS • Grade-specific monthly checklists tailored to your post-high school plans • Track progress through college planning milestones • Customized tasks for 4-year college, 2-year college, apprenticeship, or undecided paths COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES • Career exploration tools and assessments • College application guidance and deadlines • Financial aid information and scholarship resources • Campus visit planning and college fair details

Screenshots

MyUNI4 screens
ICAN Plans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ICAN Plans at 5.0 against MyUNI's 3.8. ICAN Plans also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

ICAN Plans holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUNI ships an update every 6 months, ICAN Plans every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyUNI versus ICAN Plans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUNIICAN Plans
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Northern IowaIowa College Access Network

Customer experience

MyUNI

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

ICAN Plans

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyUNI

No in-app purchases

None

ICAN Plans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUNI free?
MyUNI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICAN Plans free?
ICAN Plans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyUNI or ICAN Plans?
ICAN Plans is rated higher. MyUNI averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ICAN Plans averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MyUNI or ICAN Plans have ads?
Neither MyUNI nor ICAN Plans shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUNI or ICAN Plans?
MyUNI ships an update every 6 months, and ICAN Plans every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyUNI was updated on November 1, 2026 and ICAN Plans on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons