# Schools App vs IGOTIN

The clearest difference is rating: IGOTIN at 4.7 against Schools App's 1.9. IGOTIN also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Schools App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IGOTIN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Schools App asks for nothing beyond the download.

IGOTIN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGOTIN has 2.4K ratings behind it against 212, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Schools App's written reviews are positive against 54% of IGOTIN's.

Schools App ships an update every 2 months, IGOTIN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schools App | IGOTIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schools-app/id495845755/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 212 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TargetX.Com LLC Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144175087) | [Bondit Community Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523289379) |

## What reviewers say

### Schools App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schools-app/id495845755)

Connect with fellow students at your college or university before and during your academic journey. Discover new friends, join study groups, and stay informed about important campus announcements.

**Highlights:** Student Directory, Activity Feed, Study Group Finder, Group Messaging, Private Messaging, Roommate Finder, Announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for meeting people
- 👍 Good for networking
- 👍 Connects with school staff
- 👍 Potential for meeting roommates

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Requires Facebook login
- ❌ Login errors persist
- ❌ App is broken/unusable
- ❌ No other login options
- ❌ Internet connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login errors (User not allowed, app in development)
- Facebook login not working
- App freezes or crashes
- Help page submit button not working
- Account inactive errors

**Requested features**

- Add alternative login options (email, Twitter, Insta, Google)
- Fix login errors and 'app not setup' issues
- Improve notification reliability
- Add a block/mute feature
- Allow profile access from messages


### IGOTIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364)

Connect with future and current college students on a campus-based social platform. Find roommates, join group chats, and discover scholarships and career opportunities within your school's community. Verify with your school email for exclusive access to campus life discussions.

**Highlights:** Create and join college communities, Connect with future classmates, School-specific group chats, Find roommates and make friends, Discover scholarships and internships, Find career-building jobs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| College Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Today Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plus Membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for making early connections
- 🙌 Helpful for finding roommates and friends
- 💡 Good for attending college events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required to access most features
- 🚫 Restricted access to chats and channels without paying
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to free alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with finding and accessing school-specific communities
- Reported problems with accessing any features without paying

**Requested features**

- Allow access to more schools without subscription
- Improve search functionality to find schools easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schools App free?

Schools App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IGOTIN free?

IGOTIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Schools App or IGOTIN?

IGOTIN is rated higher. Schools App averages 1.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while IGOTIN averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Schools App or IGOTIN have ads?

Neither Schools App nor IGOTIN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Schools App or IGOTIN?

Schools App ships an update every 2 months, and IGOTIN every 3 days. Most recently, Schools App was updated on September 21, 2026 and IGOTIN on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*