Arktica vs GetGuild

Arktica helps you discover and chat with people nearby in real time. Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Arktica lets you toggle your availability, see nearby users, and start conversations instantly — no feeds, no algorithms, no profiles competing for attention. You stay in control. Turn discovery on when you want to connect, and off when you don’t. Arktica is designed for simple, local interactions and respects your privacy. Features: Discover nearby users Toggle availability anytime Chat instantly with people around you No public profiles or follower counts Privacy-focused by design Break the ice with Arktica.

Guild is a closed social platform exclusively for verified university students. It brings the anonymous forum, campus communities, and events together in one app. Access is limited to .edu.tr email addresses. DISCUSSION FORUM This is where Guild's heart beats. Talk about every aspect of campus life — across Confession, Overheard, Food, Housing, and General categories. Post under your name or anonymously; even anonymous posts stay verified through your university email, so discussions are filled with real student voices instead of strangers like on Reddit. See conversations from both your own campus and other universities, and catch the most talked-about topics through the "Hot right now" tab. Attach up to four photos to any post, upvote, and comment. CAMPUS + CROSS-UNIVERSITY You get two feeds: your own campus (visible only to students from your university) and a cross-university feed (all verified campuses together). Every post shows which university it comes from. CAMPUS COMMUNITIES Discover the official student clubs and organizations at your university. Follow the clubs you care about and see their announcements directly on your home feed. Verified communities display a blue checkmark. EVENTS Reserve your spot at campus events with a single tap. Join the waitlist if capacity is full. Check in with your reservation PIN, then share your experience with ratings and reviews. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Community managers publish verified announcements on behalf of student organizations. Members can vote on and discuss posts within clear community guidelines. SAFETY AND MODERATION University email (.edu.tr) verification required for access Moderation response within 24 hours Automated image and text scanning for nudity, violence, and harmful content User reporting and blocking tools Clear rules against harassment, hate speech, and harmful content Active admin team reviews every report PRIVACY Only verified university students can access the platform Even in anonymous posts, your identity stays verified through your university email Posts can be shared under your name or anonymously (your choice) All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS GDPR/KVKK-compliant data policy You can delete your account anytime from Settings Guild is built by METU students Deniz Karakoyun and Emirhan Güler. Contact: support@loncateam.com