Comparison

Hofstra Mobile vs QCC Connect

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

Head to head
About

Hofstra Mobile

Access essential university information on the go, including academic calendars, dining menus, campus maps, and student services. Features biometric login, personalized favorites, and real-time shuttle tracking.

Highlights
  • Biometric Login
  • Personalized Favorites
  • Campus Dining & Mobile Ordering
  • Real-time Bus Map
  • Academic Calendar Access
  • Canvas Single Sign-on
  • Campus Map & Directory
Features
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Welcome to the all-new Hofstra Mobile v7! We have updated the app to support the latest iOS devices with a focus on speed, security, and usability. New in Version 7.0: • Biometric Login: Securely access your personal data instantly using FaceID or TouchID. • Favorites: You can now pin and reorder your most-used menu items for quick access. • Dining & Mobile Ordering: View daily menus for campus dining locations directly in the app. Now features a direct integration link to the Boost app for convenient mobile ordering. • Enhanced PDF Viewer: View resources and documents with improved zoom controls and "Save to Files" support. • Modern Layouts: Optimized specifically for the newest iPhone and iPad displays. Key Features: With Hofstra Mobile, you can access essential University information wherever you go: • Academic Calendar: Check registration dates, add/drop deadlines, and University holidays. • Alumni Services: Single sign-on access to all your alumni Banner services. • Athletics: Follow your favorite Pride teams with the latest news, roster, and schedules. • Bookstore: Search for textbooks, apparel, and offers through the Hofstra Barnes & Noble bookstore. • Bus Map: View real-time maps and schedules for all shuttles, including the Night Shuttle. • Campus Laundry: Check machine status and get text alerts without leaving your room. • Canvas: Single sign-on for students and faculty to access course resources. • Checklist: A handy guide for new students to get started. • Dining: Get a feast of info including locations, daily menus, nutrition, and staff contacts. Now features a direct integration link to the Boost app for convenient mobile ordering. • Directory: Search for departments, buildings, or employees. • Emergency: Quick access to Public Safety, the ITS Service Desk, the Wellness Center, and Campus Alerts. • Employee & Faculty Services: Single sign-on access to your Banner services. • Events: Keep up to date with the latest events happening all over campus. • Feedback: Let us know how you feel about the app—we take all feedback seriously. • Financial Aid & Student Services: Seamless access to your financial aid and student Banner services. • GetInvolvedHU: Connect with student organizations and events. • Gmail: Single sign-on to your Hofstra student/alumni Gmail account. • Library: Check hours, closures, and search for books and resources. • Make a Gift: Securely support the Hofstra college, program, or scholarship of your choice. • Map: Find any building on campus and see your relative location. • My Courses and Grades: View your professor’s contact info, class times, locations, and grades. Includes direct links to Canvas if available. • Pre-Med/Pre-Health Resources: Information and resources for students pursuing medical professions. • Tour: Take a virtual walking tour of the campus. • X/Twitter: Catch up on Hofstra news via our social feeds. • Weather: See today's weather at Hofstra and the upcoming 5-day forecast.

About

QCC Connect

Stay connected to Queensborough Community College with this app. Access your course schedule, student ID, campus news, events, and essential contact information. Navigate campus easily with the built-in map and find faculty and staff directories.

Highlights
  • View course schedule
  • Access Microsoft 365
  • View TigerCard
  • Discover news and events
  • Campus map
  • Contact Us directory
  • Faculty and staff search
Features
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QCC Connect helps you stay connected to Queensborough Community College/The City University of New York (CUNY). Everything you want to know about QCC is now at your fingertips. Use QCC Connect to: - View your course schedule - Access Microsoft 365 and your TigerCard - Discover the latest news and events at QCC - View a map of the campus to help you get around - Important phone numbers and email addresses are now easily accessible under Contact Us - Search for faculty and staff, and department contact information in the new directory New features are being planned so check back often for the latest.

Screenshots

Hofstra Mobile4 screens
QCC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hofstra Mobile at 33% against QCC Connect's 14%. QCC Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hofstra Mobile ships an update every 9 months, QCC Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hofstra Mobile versus QCC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHofstra MobileQCC Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHofstra UniversityQueensborough Community College

Customer experience

Hofstra Mobile

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

QCC Connect

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

In-app purchases

None

Hofstra Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

QCC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hofstra Mobile free?
Hofstra Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QCC Connect free?
QCC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hofstra Mobile or QCC Connect have ads?
Neither Hofstra Mobile nor QCC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hofstra Mobile or QCC Connect?
Hofstra Mobile ships an update every 9 months, and QCC Connect every 4 months. Most recently, Hofstra Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and QCC Connect on November 3, 2026.

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