Comparison

GoFantastic vs iQ Student Accommodation

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

Head to head
About

GoFantastic

Book a wide range of domestic services for your home, including cleaning, gardening, handyman tasks, and removals. Easily manage appointments, track technicians, and access exclusive deals. Let professionals handle your home maintenance needs.

Highlights
  • Book professional property maintenance
  • Manage appointments: book, reschedule, cancel
  • Upload photos/videos to illustrate needs
  • Track technician arrival
  • 24/7 customer service via chat or call
  • Access exclusive app-only deals
  • Join Fantastic Club for premium perks
Features
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With GoFantastic by Fantastic Services, you have access to a great variety of domestic services for your place in London and across England. From cleaning, moving and gardening to odd jobs, handyman, plumbing, electrical work, property maintenance, pest control, rubbish removal and more. Turn to Fantastic Services for all your domestic needs and leave the work to the dedicated, fully equipped and experienced technicians. Instantly see prices and availability, and book for any day of the week, including official holidays. Download now! All 25+ Fantastic Services - one app away. WITH THE GOFANTASTIC APP, YOU CAN: + Book a wide range of professional property maintenance services by fully insured technicians; + Easily manage your appointments – book, reschedule, edit, rebook, cancel; + Upload photos or video during the booking process to better illustrate your needs; + Leave notes to your technician and track their arrival to your address; + Keep record of and track all the services you booked via the app; + Customer service 24/7 – call or start a chat from within the app; + Receive personal offers and reminders for services you might be interested in; + Book exclusive deals available only to app users for a limited period of time; + Become a member of the Fantastic Club for a whole year of premium rates, exclusive offers, and other neat perks like priority booking; Download the GoFantastic app and Live, Work, Play!… while we clean, fix, help, and take care of everything. It's swift, simple, and seamless! Here's what services you can book with GoFantastic: PROFESSIONAL CLEANING From carpet & upholstery cleaning to deep oven cleaning, window cleaning and guaranteed move out cleaning. Specialised services for landlords and agencies. One-off and regular services also available. GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Comprehensive garden maintenance and improvement. Handling all kinds of outdoor projects like patio installation. HANDYMAN, ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, BUILDERS and more TRADESMEN We can mend anything. Odd jobs services, furniture assembly and plumbing experts all in one hand. From TV installation, carpentry, electrical and plumbing work, painting and decorating, to refurbishments and other trades. PEST CONTROL Local emergency services available for all kinds of properties. Carrying out inspections. Dealing with a wide range of pest infestations. HOME & OFFICE REMOVALS Move easily. Domestic and commercial moving services available with Luton and Transit vans. Boxing & packing available upon request. WASTE REMOVAL Removing and disposal of furniture, old appliances, builders waste and garden waste. HOME ORGANISING We will organise and pack your suitcase, iron your laundry and declutter any messy spaces. PROPERTY INVENTORY Inventory reports, energy performance certificates, gas safety certificates, and floor planning, all done by diligent clerks. APPLIANCE REPAIR Inspection and repair of domestic appliances, changing parts, prolonging the life of the unit. All done by fully equipped and experienced repairmen. PROPERTY RENOVATION A comprehensive service suitable for small-scale and extensive property renovations. All work is handled by experienced, fully equipped technicians. LOCKSMITH A reliable, 24/7 emergency locksmith service, fixing and changing locks, alarm installation and repairs, CCTV and access control installation. ABOUT FANTASTIC SERVICES: Fantastic Services is your one-stop shop for all your home needs. Now operational in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. Top UK locations covered: London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and more in the South East, and the North West Kingdoms Featured in: BBC, Yahoo, Forbes, Virgin, Metro, The Sun, Daily Mail and more. Look us up! FIND US: Web: https://www.fantasticservices.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FantasticServicesUK Twitter: @Fantastic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticservices/?hl=en Email: office@fantasticservices.com

About

iQ Student Accommodation

Manage your student accommodation experience with this app. Submit pre-arrival information, log maintenance requests, track parcel deliveries, and access important documents. Stay informed about events and offers to simplify your living situation.

Highlights
  • Pre-arrival information submission
  • Maintenance request logging
  • Parcel delivery notifications
  • Guest registration
  • Washing machine availability
  • Access to iQ Handbook
  • Contract and payment management
Features
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Make student life easier when you call iQ home. Our app is like having iQ in your pocket, always on hand whenever you need us. Book with iQ then download the app to provide your pre-arrival information – like whether you’ll be bringing a bike or want to join the onsite gym. Once you’ve moved into your new home, the app gives you access to everything you need to make life that little bit simpler. NEED TO CHECK IF THAT PARCEL’S ARRIVED? Head to iQ Services to ask the team a question, log a maintenance request or see your parcel delivery notifications. You can also register your guests and find out about washing machine availability before heading to the laundry. WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WIFI ACCESS? Visit the Information Centre for the iQ Handbook – the A to Z guide on everything you need to know about your iQ home. WANT TO SEE YOUR CONTRACT? The Account and Pay section has it – and makes it easy to check your payments, rebook for next year or book a short stay at an iQ property. WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH IQ LIFE? The Reading Room brings you the latest news on our offers, events and virtual classes. Don’t miss out – download the iQ app. www.iqsa.com www.instagram.com/iqstudents/ www.facebook.com/iQStudents www.tiktok.com/iqstudents www.weibo.com/iqstudent

Screenshots

GoFantastic4 screens
iQ Student Accommodation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iQ Student Accommodation at none against GoFantastic's shown. iQ Student Accommodation also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GoFantastic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

iQ Student Accommodation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of GoFantastic's written reviews are positive against 45% of iQ Student Accommodation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoFantastic ships an update every 6 weeks, iQ Student Accommodation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GoFantastic versus iQ Student Accommodation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoFantasticiQ Student Accommodation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews45.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer1st Online Solutions LimitediQ Student Accommodation

Customer experience

GoFantastic

All ratings57 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative61.8%

iQ Student Accommodation

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative52.4%

Bugs and requests

GoFantastic

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App doesn't save previous booking details
  • Buttons unresponsive or non-functional
  • Chat feature doesn't work properly
  • Location tracking inaccurate
  • Bookings made online don't appear in app
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  • Payment processing glitches
  • App resets pages unexpectedly
  • Support function no longer works
  • Duplicate charges for same service
  • Unable to modify service duration in app
  • Booking confirmation glitches
  • Credit card not removed from system after deletion
  • Compulsory 'voluntary' carbon offset charge cannot be bypassed

Requested features

11 requests
  • Save address details to avoid re-entering on each booking
  • Direct phone contact option for service providers
  • Ability to request and lock in specific cleaners
  • Real-time accurate tracking of service professionals
  • Flexible service duration adjustment after booking
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  • Option to unsubscribe from promotional calls and emails
  • Simplified booking process without mandatory phone calls
  • Duplicate booking prevention system
  • Invoice access through app without complex navigation
  • Ability to attach files and notes that persist in booking
  • Clearer small print and terms visibility

iQ Student Accommodation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GoFantastic

No in-app purchases

None

iQ Student Accommodation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoFantastic free?
GoFantastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iQ Student Accommodation free?
iQ Student Accommodation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GoFantastic or iQ Student Accommodation?
iQ Student Accommodation is rated higher. GoFantastic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while iQ Student Accommodation averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do GoFantastic or iQ Student Accommodation have ads?
GoFantastic shows ads; iQ Student Accommodation does not.
Which is updated more often, GoFantastic or iQ Student Accommodation?
GoFantastic ships an update every 6 weeks, and iQ Student Accommodation every 2 months. Most recently, GoFantastic was updated on June 22, 2026 and iQ Student Accommodation on September 21, 2026.

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