Comparison

VIU Students' Union App vs myHSRT

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

Head to head
About

VIU Students' Union App

This official campus app helps Vancouver Island University students stay organized and connected. Access news, events, class schedules, campus maps, and exclusive deals. Engage with the campus community through a dedicated feed and discover student groups and services.

Highlights
  • Class management with to-dos and reminders
  • Campus event listings
  • Interactive campus map with directions
  • Exclusive student discounts
  • Information on campus services
  • Discover student groups and clubs
  • Campus community feed
Features
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The VIUSU app connects campus life at Vancouver Island University in one place, from student services and advocacy to clubs, events, and campus updates. Discover ways to get involved, volunteer, and step into leadership, stay up to date on what your Students’ Union is working on, and access the supports that help you make the most of your time at VIU.

About

myHSRT

Features
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myHSRT accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - myHSRT offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. myHSRT is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: It's best to start by managing your timetable with the myHSRT calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and be the first to find out your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay late fees again! With myHSRT you always have an overview of the loan period of your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and answer your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to PENDLA, the campus navigation, the canteen menu and other important university information. myHSRT - an app from UniNow

Screenshots

VIU Students' Union App4 screens
myHSRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myHSRT at every 10 days against VIU Students' Union App's every 6 weeks. myHSRT also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIU Students' Union App ships an update every 6 weeks, myHSRT every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
VIU Students' Union App versus myHSRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIU Students' Union AppmyHSRT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews88.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.415.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size81 MB104 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBritish Columbia Federation of StudentsUniNow GmbH

In-app purchases

None

VIU Students' Union App

No in-app purchases

None

myHSRT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIU Students' Union App free?
VIU Students' Union App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myHSRT free?
myHSRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIU Students' Union App or myHSRT have ads?
Neither VIU Students' Union App nor myHSRT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIU Students' Union App or myHSRT?
VIU Students' Union App ships an update every 6 weeks, and myHSRT every 10 days. Most recently, VIU Students' Union App was updated on November 1, 2026 and myHSRT on October 30, 2026.

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