# GoUWG vs NxtSteps

The clearest difference is rating: NxtSteps at 5.0 against GoUWG's 4.6. GoUWG's advantage is ratings volume (442 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NxtSteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoUWG has 442 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoUWG | NxtSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gouwg/id496072770/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxtsteps/id6760346663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Univ of West Georgia Foundation Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436034399) | [Robby Blakemore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293541886) |

## What reviewers say

### GoUWG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gouwg/id496072770)

Manage your academic life and connect with your campus community. Stay organized with a built-in calendar for classes, assignments, and events. Access campus resources, join groups, and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Built-in calendar for events, classes, and assignments, Push notifications for deadlines and campus announcements, Access to academic tools and campus resources, Campus community wall for connecting with peers, Discover and track campus events, Campus map for navigation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Centralized hub for all university services
- 🗺️ Campus map and navigation features
- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Convenient one-stop access to courses and schedules
- ✨ Improved design and layout in recent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
- ❌ Outdated or missing information
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🗺️ Navigation features not fully integrated
- 📬 Excessive and duplicate notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when locating specific bus locations
- Persistent badge notification icon that won't clear
- Course listings randomly stop displaying
- Crashes when searching library catalog
- Contact adding feature broken after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Integration with CourseDen portal
- Integration with Banweb system
- Integration with MyUWG portal
- Connected navigation with bus routes and campus maps
- Walking distance directions to buildings


### NxtSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxtsteps/id6760346663)

This app helps students prepare for college applications by providing educational resources and guidance. It aims to make the application process more manageable and increase preparedness for higher education.

**Highlights:** College application preparation, Educational resources, Student guidance, Increased preparedness for higher education

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoUWG free?

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

### Is NxtSteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoUWG or NxtSteps?

NxtSteps is rated higher. GoUWG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while NxtSteps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GoUWG or NxtSteps have ads?

Neither GoUWG nor NxtSteps shows ads.

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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.*