MyUOW vs The Bugle App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyUOW
This app connects students, staff, alumni, and guests to University of Wollongong services and information. Access key applications, campus news, events, and essential resources tailored to your user type.
- Access to SOLS and UOWMail
- Staffmail and Web Kiosk access
- Alumni library membership and magazine
- Campus maps and transport info
- Event listings and key dates
- SafeZone app integration
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The new MyUOW app is the easiest way for UOW students, staff, alumni and guests to stay connected to what’s happening at UOW. Get easy access to key University applications, popular services and campus specific information, whilst enjoying a customised feed of the latest news and events. Key features for students include easy access to their SOLS and UOWMail, while staff can use Staffmail, Web Kiosk and view UOW Jobs. Alumni can view the global events calendar, access their free library membership and read the alumni magazine. Guests can view upcoming events, information for future students, library details and UOW news. All users can access: * campus maps and information about getting to each campus * upcoming events * the SafeZone app and campus security information * key dates * contacts and much more.
The Bugle App
Stay informed about local news, sports, and events in the Kiama region. This app serves as a community hub for local businesses, groups, and surf reports, delivering real-time updates to your smartphone.
- Local news reporting
- Sports updates
- Event information
- Community hub
- Local business directory
- Surf reports
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Since 2014, The Bugle has been the Kiama region’s trusted source for local news. The Bugle App is the next stage in our evolution, allowing us to report on local news, sport and events as they happen, in addition to our fortnightly printed edition. It’s a sign of our commitment to the Kiama community, at a time when local news matters more than ever. The Bugle App is also designed as a community hub, to be your one stop source of information about local businesses, community groups and even the surf. Now you can get all the information you need about our local area in one place, whenever and wherever you are, all on your smartphone. Download The Bugle App today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Premium subscriptions provide access to exclusive content and features - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions via the profile page or by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thebuglenews.com.au/PrivacyStatement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Bugle App at 100% against MyUOW's 7%. MyUOW's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
MyUOW ships an update every 3 months, The Bugle App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyUOW | The Bugle App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | University of Wollongong | The Bugle Newspaper |
Customer experience
MyUOW
The Bugle App
In-app purchases
MyUOW
No in-app purchases
The Bugle App
No in-app purchases
