Comparison

Goin' vs MyExeter

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

MyExeter

Access real-time university data, view your timetable, and find available study spaces. Stay informed with campus updates, events, and essential student support information. Easily connect to the learning environment, student records, and emails.

Highlights
  • Real-time data access
  • User-friendly timetable view
  • Study space availability
  • University updates and events
  • Access to learning environment
  • Student support information
Read full description

Stay connected, stay informed. Access real-time data and useful information with ease. View your timetable in a user-friendly format. Maximise the use of the available study spaces and receive in-app University updates. Visit the events tab to see what is happening on and off campus. Get easy access to the Exeter learning environment, the student record system, and your emails. Find a handy list of student support available and the campus facilities on offer. Some students are required to register their attendance, for example student visa holders. If you are asked to register your attendance using the MyExeter app, use the check-in button during your teaching sessions.

Screenshots

Goin'4 screens
MyExeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyExeter at 50% against Goin''s 38%. MyExeter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, MyExeter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Goin' versus MyExeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoin'MyExeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGoin B.V.University of Exeter

Customer experience

Goin'

All ratings66 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative57.5%

MyExeter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Goin'

No in-app purchases

None

MyExeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goin' free?
Goin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyExeter free?
MyExeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goin' or MyExeter have ads?
Neither Goin' nor MyExeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goin' or MyExeter?
Goin' ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyExeter monthly. Most recently, Goin' was updated on October 30, 2026 and MyExeter on October 19, 2026.

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