# Nova Safe

> Official safety app for Villanova University with emergency contacts, crime tips, and campus resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Villanova University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-safe/id954789077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Villanova University](https://appshunter.io/developer/357150335)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bangla and 99 more
- Released: 2015-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-safe/id954789077/reviews.md

## What is Nova Safe?

Nova Safe is the official safety app of Villanova University. 

If you're in a dangerous situation, use the Nova Safe application to quickly and easily contact university safety forces.  

Nova Safe also allows you to: 
-Send text messages, as well as photos and videos of crime tips and suspicious behavior directly to university safety forces. 

-Request a safety escort to walk you though campus. 

-Use the Friend Watch feature to create a peer-to-peer safety network. Walking to class alone and want some additional safety? Use Friend Watch to allow your friends and family to track your location during that activity. 

-View campus shuttle schedules and even view the shuttles location in real-time. 

-Access campus resources, such as the student handbook, and emergency procedures directly through the app. 

-View a crime map which displays recent incidents on campus. 

GPS disclaimer:
"Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

## Key features

- Contact university safety forces
- Send crime tips with photos/videos
- Request safety escorts
- Friend Watch location tracking
- View real-time shuttle locations
- Access campus resources
- View campus crime map

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-safe/id954789077/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beyond Helpful

*2018-08-27*

This app gave me access to a lot of very helpful tools; like the school shuttle bus, and a bunch of safety tools such as: watch a friend (where it tracks your location for an allotted period of time so you feel safe), emergency calling and texting, a crime map, etc. Very easy to use and it’s free.

### 1/5 — Poor Design, Hard to use

*2016-10-26*

The design of the app(lack there of) makes app hard to use.

## Frequently asked questions about Nova Safe

### What is Nova Safe?

Nova Safe is the official safety application for Villanova University, designed to help users quickly contact university safety forces and access campus resources.

### How does Nova Safe help in dangerous situations?

In dangerous situations, Nova Safe allows users to quickly contact university safety forces and can be used to send text messages, photos, and videos of crime tips or suspicious behavior.

### Can I track my friends with Nova Safe?

Yes, Nova Safe features a 'Friend Watch' option that allows users to create a peer-to-peer safety network, enabling friends and family to track their location during specific activities.

### Does Nova Safe offer campus transportation information?

Yes, Nova Safe allows users to view campus shuttle schedules and even track the real-time location of shuttles directly through the app.

### What kind of campus resources are available on Nova Safe?

Users can access important campus resources through Nova Safe, including the student handbook and emergency procedures, providing essential information at their fingertips.

### Does Nova Safe have ads?

No, Nova Safe does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating of Nova Safe?

Nova Safe has a rating of 3.5 stars based on 6 user ratings.

### What devices is Nova Safe compatible with?

Nova Safe is compatible with Apple devices including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.1 — 2026-01-20

Feature improvements and iOS version support.

### 5.1.3 — 2025-09-09

Minor improvements to app functionality.

### 5.1.1 — 2025-04-28

- Minor improvements to features throughout the application.
- New and improved widgets.

### 5.0.1 — 2024-10-29

Improvements to the user interface and enhanced features.

### 4.2.0 — 2023-11-06

Improvements to user experience.

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