| Core Identity |
| Developer | Maxbull LLC | Xinteractive | Will Beddow | Going Merry Inc. | Scoir, Inc |
| Category | Education | Education | Education | Education | Education |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 1 | 32 | 5 | 10,291 | 5,807 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2025 | Nov 6, 2014 | Feb 18, 2020 | Dec 22, 2019 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated | Apr 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2019 | Aug 26, 2020 | Feb 27, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | mixed | positive | positive | - |
| Score | - | 55/100 | 85/100 | 85/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - Search functionality allows users to filter colleges by size and specific preferences effectively
- Direct access to official college websites simplifies the research process for prospective students
- Interactive messaging features facilitate direct communication between students and interested college recruiters
| - | - Time-saving application process
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| Complaints | - | - Profile creation and data saving failures prevent users from establishing a functional account
- Incomplete or inaccurate college data limits the utility of the app as a primary resource
- Touch sensitivity issues in the search bar require exact naming conventions for school lookups
| - | - Marketing communication frequency
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| Requests | - | - Expansion of academic major and degree program categories to include common fields of study
- Integration of graduate school search capabilities to support advanced academic planning
| - | - FAFSA tool simplification
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Visual-first interface reduces cognitive load for complex application timelines
| - B2B partnership model aligns incentives with university recruitment pipelines
- Direct-messaging interface provides a differentiator against static reference databases
| - Campus-specific building access integration creates a physical-to-digital switching cost for students.
| - Bundled application mechanism reduces user friction for high-volume scholarship submissions
- 20,000 registered high school counselors provide a B2B distribution channel for student acquisition
| - Shared interface for parents and counselors creates multi-user network effects that increase switching costs for schools.
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| Weaknesses | - Zero-review status on Android indicates lack of market traction
| - Persistent profile-saving errors on the latest version block user onboarding
- Incomplete database taxonomy limits utility for common degree programs
| - Android-iOS rating gap (5.0 vs 4.62) suggests inconsistent performance across platforms.
| - Premium tier at $0/month relies on Earnest cross-selling, creating potential user-trust friction
- No integrated milestone tracking for academic progress compared to RaiseMe
| - Lack of location-aware features for campus visits leaves a gap for rivals to capture the physical tour experience.
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| Pricing | free | free | freemium | free | freemium |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Zombie | Zombie | Maintenance | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~314d avg | 1 versions | 2 versions, ~2073d avg | 1 versions | 1 versions |
