# PurplePing — Official Niagara U Safety App

> Official Niagara U Safety App (iPhone/iPad app by Niagara University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purpleping/id6751211534 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Niagara University](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447695066)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purpleping/id6751211534/reviews.md

## What is PurplePing?

PurplePing is the official safety app of Niagara University. It is the only app that integrates with Niagara University's safety and security systems. Niagara University has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Niagara University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

PurplePing features include:

- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Niagara University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

- Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Niagara University security in real-time in case of a crisis

- Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.

- Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Niagara University security.

- Campus Maps: Navigate around the Niagara University area.

- Link to the Facility Services Homepage

- Link to the IT Services Homepage

- Emergency Procedures: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

- Student Life: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Niagara University.

- Student Wellness links to various student wellness resources.
      - Counseling Services
      - Health Services
      - Title IX and Civil Services
      - Read and Relax

- Links to various Niagara Website resources

Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-08-19

No release notes.

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## More apps by Niagara University

- [NU Purple Pride Program](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-purple-pride-program/id1447695067)
- [Niagara Purple Eagles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niagara-purple-eagles/id1587943865)

All apps by Niagara University: https://appshunter.io/developer/1447695066

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