Comparison

Goin' vs Sentry

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Sentry

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Goin'4 screens
Sentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Goin' versus Sentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoin'Sentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGoin B.V.S. B. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Goin'

No in-app purchases

None

Sentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goin' free?
Goin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sentry free?
Sentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goin' or Sentry have ads?
Neither Goin' nor Sentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goin' or Sentry?
Goin' ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sentry every 19 months. Most recently, Goin' was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sentry on September 22, 2026.

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