Comparison

MyUNI vs Youhere.org

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

Head to head
About

MyUNI

Stay connected with the University of Northern Iowa. Access campus news, dining menus, sports updates, event schedules, and essential services like maps and directories. Find information on health, wellness, and academic resources.

Highlights
  • Campus news and events
  • Dining menus and meal plans
  • Sports scores and schedules
  • Campus map and directions
  • Student health and wellness info
  • Laundry availability alerts
  • Emergency contact access
Features
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MyUNI gives you access to the latest news and information from the University of Northern Iowa. Use MyUNI to check dining menus, follow Panther sports, get directions, stay informed on campus events and much more. Be Well—Access information from the Student Health Center, Counseling Center, Student Wellness Services, Recreations Services and more. Bus Routes—Check on the location of the Panther Shuttle. Campus Map—Find campus buildings, parking lots, computer labs, dining and retail locations, and more. Dining—Check out daily menus at all dining locations. You can also order meal plans, booster packs, dining dollars and food on campus through the GET mobile app. Directory—Look up UNI students, faculty and staff. eLearning—Access your eLearning/Blackboard courses, groups, announcements, grades, discussions and more (requires separate Blackboard Mobile Learn app). Emergency Contacts—Quickly access important campus phone numbers, call directly from the app and get the assistance you need right away. Family Weekend—A time for students to show their family what they’re been up to at UNI. Participate in academic open houses, campus-wide and community activities, and Panther athletics. GBPAC—Find out more about the current Gallagher Bluedorn Artist Series, and buy tickets to any performance. Homecoming—Celebrate UNI’s Homecoming every fall with a Homecoming Parade, alumni reunions, on-campus activities (including Campaniling!) and Panther athletics. Laundry—Check when washers and dryers are available in your dorm, and receive email alerts when your laundry is done. Library—View library resources including search tools, computer availability, the digital media hub and research help. News—Find the latest news from campus by browsing UNI’s news releases. Northern Iowan—Download the Northern Iowan mobile app for news from the student-run newspaper. Office Directory—See where offices are located and how to get in touch with office staff. Panther Athletics—Follow Northern Iowa sports news, schedules and scores on all your favorite Panther teams. ParkMobile—This pay by phone app is available for select parking meters on campus. Service Hub—Need on-campus technology help? Check out Service Hub. Social Media—Get quick access to the official Northern Iowa social media accounts. Traditions—Find out more about UNI’s Traditions Challenge, which helps you make the most of your time at UNI and gives you a way to remember it forever. UNI Bookstore—Need some Panther gear? Check out the UNI Bookstore. UNI Calendar—The calendar is a great way to find out what’s happening on campus every day. Voter Address—This feature can be used by current UNI students to provide address documentation necessary when registering to vote on election day. WRC—Check out what’s available for group fitness classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, sport clubs and more.

About

Youhere.org

This app simplifies group attendance tracking for any size gathering. Users check in using their phones at a designated map location or via a Bluetooth beacon, ensuring accurate and paperless records.

Highlights
  • Paperless attendance tracking
  • Location-based check-ins
  • Bluetooth beacon integration
  • Automatic record compilation
  • Handles any group size
  • Unsupervised check-ins
Features
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TAKE INSTANT, PAPERLESS ATTENDANCE IN SECONDS YouHere is a location-based attendance service that lets your students, employees, or participants self-check-in using their own smartphones. Eliminate the attendance bottleneck: no more passing around paper sheets, calling out names, or dealing with proxy attendance. And it's privacy-first — locations are used only to verify a check-in and are never shared, tracked, or stored. TRY THE DEMO INSTANTLY (NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED) Want to see how it works? Download the app and jump right into our Pre-Sign-Up Demo Mode to experience the seamless check-in process firsthand—no account creation needed. HOW IT WORKS Set the Zone: Define a geographical map location or place a small Bluetooth Beacon at your venue. Set the Time: Control exactly when the check-in window opens and closes. The Digital Handshake: Your group opens the app and taps "Check In." YouHere instantly verifies their presence based on their real-time location. BUILT-IN DIAGNOSTICS & PERMISSION HELP Worried about user tech issues? YouHere includes robust, in-app diagnostic tools that automatically test the user's Internet, GPS, and Bluetooth status. If a setting is incorrect, the app provides instant, step-by-step guidance to help them set their permissions correctly—saving you from playing tech support. FEATURES FOR EDUCATORS & MANAGERS Scales Effortlessly: Handles awkward indoor locations, outdoor fields, and groups of all sizes. Unsupervised Auditing: Perfect for tracking clinical hours, independent study, or field trips. Privacy First: Locations are never shared, tracked, or stored — only used to confirm a check-in. Automated Records: Log files are instantly compiled and ready to view online or export to CSV (Excel/Canvas friendly). Eliminate the bottleneck and add accountability to your next gathering. Try YouHere today!

Screenshots

MyUNI4 screens
Youhere.org3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyUNI at 100% against Youhere.org's 7%. MyUNI also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.6). Youhere.org's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MyUNI holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Youhere.org has 47 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MyUNI's written reviews are positive against 7% of Youhere.org's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUNI ships an update every 6 months, Youhere.org every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyUNI versus Youhere.org: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUNIYouhere.org
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better1.6 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings647 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Northern IowaTom Bensky

Customer experience

MyUNI

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Youhere.org

All ratings47 ratings
Positive12.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative85.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%

In-app purchases

None

MyUNI

No in-app purchases

None

Youhere.org

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUNI free?
MyUNI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Youhere.org free?
Youhere.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyUNI or Youhere.org?
MyUNI is rated higher. MyUNI averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Youhere.org averages 1.6 from 47 ratings.
Do MyUNI or Youhere.org have ads?
Neither MyUNI nor Youhere.org shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUNI or Youhere.org?
MyUNI ships an update every 6 months, and Youhere.org every 4 months. Most recently, MyUNI was updated on June 1, 2026 and Youhere.org on September 17, 2026.

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