Comparison

NESCAC Navigator vs Mammoth Mobile

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

Head to head
About

NESCAC Navigator

Features
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College visits are fun and informative . . . but they can be stressful and disorganized. The NESCAC Navigator is an indispensible tool for high school students and their parents as they travel from schools to schools and explore what each has to offer. The NESCAC Navigator has each campus mapped out . . . follow the pulsing blue dot as you walk from building to building. Tap on the admissions office flag; the chem building; the soccer field and the app will show you how to get there. Another tap launches applicable web page. Ready to head to the next campus? Simply set the dials and the app displays a map and driving directions to the next admissions office. The NESCAC Navigator will make your visits to Amherst College, Bates College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Connecticut College, Hamilton College, Middlebury College, Trinity College, Wesleyan University and/or Williams College . . . more effective, informative and enjoyable.

About

Mammoth Mobile

Access campus events, dining menus, social media, and essential resources for the Amherst College community. Stay informed about campus life, health programs, and athletics, all in one place.

Highlights
  • Campus Event Calendar
  • Dining Services Menus
  • Social Media Access
  • Health and Wellness Information
  • Campus Map
  • Amherst College Store Access
  • Athletics Updates
Features
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Mammoth Mobile is the official app for the Amherst College campus community, with a focus on campus events, dining services, social media and other Amherst resources. Mammoth Mobile features: Campus Event Calendar: Find out what’s happening around campus. Dining Services menus: Check the menus for Valentine Dining, Grab-n-Go, Frost Café and the Science Center Café. Social Media: Quick access to Amherst’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn accounts. Health and Wellness: Learn about comprehensive programs to address personal health and safety, campus emergency preparedness, environmental safety, and more. Amherst in Pictures and Amherst in Videos: See photo galleries and videos of events that recently took place around campus. Amherst College Store: At the College’s official online store you’ll find a wide range of apparel and collectibles, from t-shirts and jackets to mugs and hats. Athletics: Find out who won yesterday or when your favorite team plays next. Campus Map: Looking for a particular building around campus? This will definitely help! Want more? Let us know! We’ll add new features based on your feedback, so be sure to vote up new tools for the app or use the app store comments to share your thoughts.

Screenshots

NESCAC Navigator4 screens
Mammoth Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NESCAC Navigator at 11.0 against Mammoth Mobile's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NESCAC Navigator ships an update every 10 months, Mammoth Mobile every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NESCAC Navigator versus Mammoth Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNESCAC NavigatorMammoth Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPVI Maine LLCAmherst College

In-app purchases

None

NESCAC Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

Mammoth Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NESCAC Navigator free?
NESCAC Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mammoth Mobile free?
Mammoth Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NESCAC Navigator or Mammoth Mobile have ads?
Neither NESCAC Navigator nor Mammoth Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NESCAC Navigator or Mammoth Mobile?
NESCAC Navigator ships an update every 10 months, and Mammoth Mobile every 15 months. Most recently, NESCAC Navigator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mammoth Mobile on November 1, 2026.

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