UGA vs Penji
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bus trackers
- Campus map
- UGAMail access
- eLearning Commons access
- Parking information
- Student organizations
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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).
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.
- Schedule tutors and mentors
- Attend drop-in hours
- Register for group sessions
- Find study groups
- Access advising resources
- Remote-friendly support
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
UGA ships an update monthly, Penji every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UGA | Penji |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (137 ratings) | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 137 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Penji, Inc. |
Customer experience
UGA
Penji
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
UGA
No in-app purchases
Penji
No in-app purchases








