Comparison

NU Connect vs GuardPass by Get Licensed

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

Head to head
About

NU Connect

This app serves as a comprehensive resource for university students, providing access to important messages, academic timetables, campus maps, and event listings. It also offers features for finding campus facilities, booking open day tours, and exploring student union activities.

Highlights
  • University messages and notifications
  • Class and exam timetables
  • Campus maps and location finder
  • Event listings and open day booking
  • Student Union information
  • PC/Mac availability and accommodation tours
  • Campus travel information
Features
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NU Connect - your on-the-go companion for various Northumbria resources and services. Messages: Receive important messages from Northumbria University and push notifications on your Ask4Help Online enquiries. Essential Info: Check important information before you arrive at Northumbria University, including a checklist of enrolment actions you need to complete when you arrive, and your Student Conduct documentation. My Learning: Access class and exam timetables with times and locations. View and record absences. Quick access to Blackboard and the University Library. Maps: Find your way around City, Coach Lane, London and Amsterdam campuses. Locate buildings, halls, services and facilities. What’s On: Discover what’s happening on campus, including upcoming Careers Fairs and events. Undergraduate Open Days: Book up, find your way here, and tour the campus. View sessions and build up your own personalised schedule for the day. Students’ Union: Learn more about what’s going on at the SU, including information on Freshers’ Week, Societies, Gigs & Live Music, Academic Advice, and more. Finder: Search for available PCs and Macs across campus, along with available software. Explore University Accommodation with 360° room tours in select locations. Connect and stay safe on campus with Safezone. Travel: Get around via the free campus bus, view times and estimated walking times while on campus. Note: On login you must use 'studentid' within the email and not name and email. For example: student id 'w24123456' -> login email is used as follows: w24123456@northumbria.ac.uk

About

GuardPass by Get Licensed

This app connects individuals with security jobs in the UK. It offers mock exams for SIA qualifications, course management, and flexible shift opportunities. The platform also facilitates efficient vetting and payment processing for security professionals.

Highlights
  • Find security jobs
  • Mock exams for SIA qualifications
  • Manage course bookings
  • Access e-learning materials
  • Flexible shift management
  • Fast vetting and payment
Features
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The Get Licensed app is designed for anyone interested in or currently working within the UK private security industry. FIND SECURITY WORK Create your GuardPass profile and start applying for Security jobs in your area. MOCK EXAMS Prepare to pass first time by testing your knowledge with the latest security mock exam questions. Mock exams are available for all SIA qualifications including Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV and Close Protection training courses. Gain access to realistic timed mock exams with instant results. MANAGE YOUR BOOKING View your course details and access your e-learning materials at a click of a button. It has never been easier to access everything you need before attending an SIA security training course. Shift Management Unlock access to hundreds of shifts spanning the entire UK. Embrace the power of flexible work - choose when and where you work according to your preferences. Plus, enjoy the convenience of getting paid within just 3 days! For a seamless onboarding experience, your vetting will be conducted promptly and efficiently in accordance with BS7858 standards directly through the app. You can easily share your documents and details with your vetting administrator all on the app, streamlining and expediting your hiring process. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.get-licensed.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NU Connect4 screens
GuardPass by Get Licensed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GuardPass by Get Licensed at 88% against NU Connect's 25%. GuardPass by Get Licensed also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). NU Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GuardPass by Get Licensed sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NU Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GuardPass by Get Licensed holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 251 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NU Connect's written reviews are positive against 88% of GuardPass by Get Licensed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NU Connect ships an update every 3 months, GuardPass by Get Licensed every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NU Connect versus GuardPass by Get Licensed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNU ConnectGuardPass by Get Licensed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings)4.9 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB243 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNorthumbria UniversityGet Licensed Limited

Customer experience

NU Connect

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral15.6%
Negative59.4%

GuardPass by Get Licensed

All ratings251 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.7%

Bugs and requests

NU Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GuardPass by Get Licensed

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect answers not being accepted in some badges
  • Shifts feature not working properly
  • Address search functionality not working
  • Inability to delete account or stop notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Downloadable course materials
  • Subtitles or captions for e-learning videos
  • Ability to bookmark or save progress in e-learning
  • Improved job search and application features
  • Expanded course offerings and license types

In-app purchases

None

NU Connect

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

GuardPass by Get Licensed

Subscriptions2
  • Testing Subscriptoin$2.991 Month
  • GuardPass Pro$9.991 Month
One-time4
  • GuardPass Pro$0.99
  • One Time Test$9.99
  • GuardPass Pro$9.99
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  • GuardPass Pro$39.99

Questions

Is NU Connect free?
NU Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuardPass by Get Licensed free?
GuardPass by Get Licensed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NU Connect or GuardPass by Get Licensed?
GuardPass by Get Licensed is rated higher. NU Connect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while GuardPass by Get Licensed averages 4.9 from 251 ratings.
Do NU Connect or GuardPass by Get Licensed have ads?
GuardPass by Get Licensed shows ads; NU Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, NU Connect or GuardPass by Get Licensed?
NU Connect ships an update every 3 months, and GuardPass by Get Licensed every 9 days. Most recently, NU Connect was updated on October 14, 2026 and GuardPass by Get Licensed on October 15, 2026.

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