# GET Mobile vs Sallie Mae

The clearest difference is chart position: GET Mobile at #197 against Sallie Mae's unranked. GET Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Sallie Mae's advantage is ratings volume (103K vs 28K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GET Mobile against 4.5 for Sallie Mae. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 103K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of GET Mobile's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sallie Mae's.

GET Mobile ships an update monthly, Sallie Mae every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GET Mobile | Sallie Mae |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-mobile/id844091049/reviews) | **[4.5 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sallie-mae/id1114040896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **103K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.4% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The CBORD Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/525072742) | [Sallie Mae, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456706617) |

## What reviewers say

### GET Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-mobile/id844091049)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This app serves as a digital replacement for physical ID cards on university and hospital campuses. It allows users to manage funds, make purchases, order food, access facilities, and earn rewards, all from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** Digital ID card replacement, Fund management, In-app purchases, Food ordering, Access control, Rewards program

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straightforward and to the point
- 💡 Useful for managing campus accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔑 Difficult to set up and log in
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💳 Issues with adding/managing payment methods

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screens
- Frequent log-outs and need to re-enter credentials
- Order processing and notification issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to manage multiple student accounts
- Improved user interface and navigation
- More reliable and consistent performance


### Sallie Mae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sallie-mae/id1114040896)

Manage your student loans and credit cards conveniently from your mobile device. Check balances, make payments, set up auto-pay, and track loan applications. Secure login options and in-app messaging provide easy access and support.

**Highlights:** View account summary for loans and credit cards, Make payments on student loans, Set up and manage automatic payments, View loan application status, Receive payment due notifications, Secure login with Touch ID/Face ID, Track credit health with FICO Score

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient for making payments
- 🔒 Secure with fingerprint/face ID login
- 💡 Helpful for tracking loan details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🤔 Inaccurate loan information
- 😤 Poor customer service
- 💸 Predatory loan terms from Sallie Mae

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and endless login loops
- Incorrect payment processing and late fees
- Outdated app information not syncing with website

**Requested features**

- Ability to pay individual loans separately
- Improved notification system for payments
- More detailed loan history and analytics
- Seamless integration with bank accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GET Mobile free?

GET Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sallie Mae free?

Sallie Mae is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GET Mobile or Sallie Mae?

Sallie Mae is rated higher. GET Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Sallie Mae averages 4.5 from 103K ratings.

### Do GET Mobile or Sallie Mae have ads?

Neither GET Mobile nor Sallie Mae shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GET Mobile or Sallie Mae?

GET Mobile ships an update monthly, and Sallie Mae every 4 weeks. Most recently, GET Mobile was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sallie Mae on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*