# IGOTIN vs Switchboard!

The clearest difference is rating: IGOTIN at 4.7 against Switchboard!'s 4.2. IGOTIN also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Switchboard!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). 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. Switchboard! asks for nothing beyond the download.

IGOTIN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGOTIN has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGOTIN | Switchboard! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bondit Community Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523289379) | [Wired Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823451049) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Switchboard!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344)

A student-only social network designed for personal connections and community building. Users can create detailed profiles, share updates on a school-wide timeline, and message friends. Requires a university email for access.

**Highlights:** Create detailed user profiles, Share updates on school timeline, Direct and group messaging, Searchable student directory, Photo album sharing, Alias posting options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGOTIN free?

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

### Is Switchboard! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IGOTIN or Switchboard!?

IGOTIN is rated higher. IGOTIN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Switchboard! averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do IGOTIN or Switchboard! have ads?

Neither IGOTIN nor Switchboard! 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.*