Goin' vs Sentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goin'
Connect with future classmates and join a student-led community before arriving at university. Discover shared interests, find groups, and get advice from current students to enrich your university experience.
- Connect with future classmates
- Find students with similar interests
- Join or create interest-based groups
- Get tips from current students
- Student-led community
- University life exploration
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Are you about to begin your university journey? Find your future classmates and immerse yourself in the student-led community with Goin’ – your supportive pre-arrival connection tool! Designed with the student experience in mind, Goin’ is here to help you make meaningful connections and boost your experience of starting your university journey. Whether you’re eager to engage in lively discussions, find shared interests, or expand your network, Goin’ offers a platform where you become an integral part of a vibrant and supportive community, enriching your university experience from the start. Why Goin’? - Connect Instantly. Find your future classmates and make friends with students who have similar interests, courses, and who are headed to your university. - Discover your interests. Jump in or create your own groups that align with your interests, whether it's football enthusiasts or Friday night socialites, there's a group for you. - Gain tips from those already goin’. Receive valuable advice and firsthand experiences from current students who've navigated through the journey you're about to start. - Enjoy the freedom of a student-led platform. Connect and explore university life on your terms, with the assurance of a community free from university moderation and advertisements. What are your fellow peers saying about Goin’? “Goin' saves time and eases the 'stress' of building a friend base from scratch.” - Carly from Germany “The shared information about the university, especially regarding housing, has been incredibly helpful.” - Ahmad from Spain “Goin' has helped me make friends and overcome the fear of transitioning to an entirely different culture!” - Taksh from India Ready for a head start to your university adventure? With Goin’, you’ll turn strangers into friends and questions into confidence. Download Goin’ today to start creating your community and experience the power of connection.
Sentry
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An application helping to book and access study spaces, rooms, resources eg computers consistent with academia facilities. If configured, it allows users to present their ID card barcode on their phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Goin' at every 2 weeks against Sentry's every 19 months. Sentry's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Goin' ships an update every 2 weeks, Sentry every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goin' | Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (66 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goin B.V. | S. B. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Goin'
No in-app purchases
Sentry
No in-app purchases









