Comparison

UGA vs Penji

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

Head to head
About

UGA

Access essential University of Georgia resources and information in one place. Track campus buses, navigate with a detailed map, access email and learning platforms, and find parking. Stay connected with student organizations and campus news.

Highlights
  • Bus trackers
  • Campus map
  • UGAMail access
  • eLearning Commons access
  • Parking information
  • Student organizations
Features
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The UGA Mobile App is the best of the Bulldog Nation in one, central mobile app for students, visitors, parents, faculty, staff and fans. It’s the official mobile app of the University of Georgia. Features include: * Bus trackers for UGA Campus Transit and Athens Transit * Campus map with buildings, dining halls, computer labs and print kiosks * UGAMail access * eLearning Commons (eLC) access * Parking deck and lot information * UGA Involvement Network for student organizations * Customize your home screen tab bar * Touch ID sign in for applicable iOS devices * Ask SGA The UGA Mobile App is a collaboration between the Student Government Association (SGA) and Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS).

About

Penji

Connect with campus support services like tutoring, advising, and mentoring. Schedule appointments, join drop-in hours, and find study groups to enhance your academic journey. This app provides a modern, mobile-first experience for accessing university resources.

Highlights
  • Schedule tutors and mentors
  • Attend drop-in hours
  • Register for group sessions
  • Find study groups
  • Access advising resources
  • Remote-friendly support
Features
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Penji is the central hub for tutoring, advising, and other support resources on campus. We partner with support centers at your university, allowing them to provide a modern, mobile-first, and remote-friendly experience for scheduling tutors, mentors, and coaches. Book appointments, attend drop-in hours, register for large-group sessions, meet study groups, and more, all from the app. As recent students ourselves, we know how important friends, tutors, and mentors can be in developing your interest and confidence in different subjects. We hope Penji encourages you to take advantage of these resources more frequently. Each university is different, so sign up to see what your university offers in Penji. Enjoy!

Screenshots

UGA4 screens
Penji4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Penji at 93% against UGA's 19%. Penji also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Penji holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penji has 1.2K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of UGA's written reviews are positive against 93% of Penji's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UGA ships an update monthly, Penji every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UGA versus Penji: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUGAPenji
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (137 ratings)4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1371.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Penji, Inc.

Customer experience

UGA

All ratings137 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative69.1%

Penji

All ratings1,178 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%

Bugs and requests

UGA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Penji

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unusable on iPad
  • Tutors not showing as available

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add voice/call features
  • Improve messaging and notifications

In-app purchases

None

UGA

No in-app purchases

None

Penji

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UGA free?
UGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Penji free?
Penji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UGA or Penji?
Penji is rated higher. UGA averages 3.1 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Penji averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do UGA or Penji have ads?
Neither UGA nor Penji shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UGA or Penji?
UGA ships an update monthly, and Penji every 9 days. Most recently, UGA was updated on September 21, 2026 and Penji on September 23, 2026.

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