Common App

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Common App is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by The Common Application. Rated 3.0/5 from 677 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6.

Rating: 3.0; 677 ratings
Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 16 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Sep 23; 2026 · v2.6

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About Common App

Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.

Ratings & reviews

3.0

677 ratings

5 ★ 38% 4 ★ 9% 3 ★ 8% 2 ★ 6% 1 ★ 38%

What’s new

Version 2.6 · Updated September 23, 2026

Keeping things fresh

App privacy

The developer, The Common Application, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Usage Data: Product Interaction
Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number, Other User Contact Info
User Content: Customer Support, Other User Content
Sensitive Info: Sensitive Info

Used for: Analytics, App Functionality

App details

Common App is a free Education app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by The Common Application. It is rated 3.0 out of 5 from 677 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.6 or later and is 16 MB to download. It was first released on November 18, 2020 and last updated on September 23, 2026.

Category: Education
Rating: 3.0 / 5 (677 ratings)
Price: Free
Version: 2.6
Size: 16 MB
Requires: iOS 15.6 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 4+
Released: November 18, 2020
Last updated: September 23, 2026
Developer: The Common Application

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