# Rave Guardian — user reviews > 66 indexed App Store user reviews of Rave Guardian by Rave Mobile Safety, rated 4.63/5 from 2,821 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-guardian/id691246562/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-guardian/id691246562.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,303 · 4★ 204 · 3★ 86 · 2★ 44 · 1★ 133 ## What do users think of Rave Guardian? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Reliable and responsive - 👍 Helpful for students - 🔒 Provides a sense of safety **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and freezes - 🔋 Battery draining issues - ⚠️ Compatibility problems - 🤔 Confusing or missing features **Commonly reported bugs** - Verification code character limit - Inability to delete account - Persistent notification issues - Registration process problems **Most requested features** - Text/photo submission option - Recurring safety timers - Ability to add multiple campuses ## Newest reviews (16 of 66) ### 2/5 — Not *2025-01-23, version 4.7.0* It doesn’t send the email to complete the registration ### 2/5 — Crashed *2024-03-20, version 4.6.1* Still doesn’t work iOS 16. Please fix, seems like a great idea though ### 2/5 — Drains Your Battery *2022-10-03, version 4.0.0* This app demands to have background app access and always-on precise location information. Since installing the app, my phone battery has died midday several times, when it normally makes it all day and night. Looking closely, Rave Guardian is consuming 20% of all the power my phone uses in a day. I can’t call 911 with a dead battery. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2021-12-17, version 3.2.0* This app doesn’t work. ### 3/5 — Help *2021-09-02, version 3.0.0* My work uses this but since I got the app I have not been able to get any messages. My employer said my app Home Screen would be green. It’s blue and I see no notifications on the app ### 2/5 — So far has managed only to drain my battery *2021-07-01, version 3.0.0* Installed at my employer’s urging, turned on location as the app indicates it needs in order to function properly, proceeded to relentlessly run down my battery over two days. ### 1/5 — most recent update caused issues *2021-01-11, version 2.6.3* I was going into this semester with a peace of mind, but now the app won’t even open on my phone. Everything is updated within my iPhone 12 & its system. Please fix this. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2021-01-10, version 2.6.3* I’ve tried accessing the app but it keeps crashing on me. ### 1/5 — Delete my account *2021-01-09, version 2.6.3* I’ve been trying to delete my account for nearly a year with no luck. I’ve tried contacting the developer. And now the app crashes every time I try to open it. ### 1/5 — verification code cant take more den 5 characters *2021-01-01, version 2.6.3* verification code comes with 6 characters but it only take 5 characters....... cant proceed ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-08-30, version 2.4.5* Daughter was told by her university to download the app but it claims her email is invalid though it is not. Also, the “submit tip” button does not appear on her screen like the administrators say it should and she cannot access her “my account”. Suggestions? ### 3/5 — ??? *2020-07-14, version 2.4.3* I don’t know if it’s just me or not, but I can’t see the “location” settings on my phone for RAVE Guardian. I’ve searched for Guardian and Locations in the settings. I don’t see Guardian in the settings for “location” or “turn on location” in Guardian. I have an iPhone XR, it’s only twoish years old. Edit: NEVER MIND! I FIGURED IT OUT! ### 1/5 — Not helpful *2020-01-19, version 2.3.1* I tried to submit a tip about a man who was making me uncomfortable and the response was “ok...” ### 1/5 — Battery hog *2019-10-23, version 2.3.0* The apps runs in the background even when no functionality is being used. ### 4/5 — Missing the text/photo option? *2019-09-23, version 2.2.9* This is an app that pur campus security highly recommends, especially in the case of us being alone. One thing though, is that in all of their presentations, they talk about the feature of texting in anonymous messages or sending in pictures to aid in their searches. My app doesn’t have either of these functions and I’m not sure why. Any help on this will be appreciated. ### 1/5 — Horrible app *2019-09-09, version 2.2.9* If I could rate it less than zero I would ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2026-08-06, version 4.8.0* I’ve logged in and everything, but the only feature it gives me is to see messages, and I can’t even send of receive any. I’ve noticed that a lot of these 1 star reviews report having iPhone 12’s or 12 Pro Max’s. I have an iPhone 12 Pro, is this the reason why it’s not working for me? ### 1/5 — Review of Guardian *2025-09-07, version 4.7.0* This app does not perform well. I can’t start a new conversation. How will be able to set things up for the people I want to know that I am safe? It does not give that capability. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2025-08-19, version 4.7.0* Crashes on launch or just after. Not a feature I look for in an emergency ### 1/5 — Still broken for iOS *2025-01-07, version 4.7.0* Been broken on iOS for a long time and has never been fixed. App will instantly close after launch every time. Reinstalls do nothing. Useless ### 1/5 — Incompatible w/ Smaller Screens *2024-04-26, version 4.6.2* I couldn’t even get past logging in for the first time since the continue button couldn’t be accessed after entering my cell #. Would hate to encounter a similar problem in an emergency. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2024-03-20, version 4.6.1* I’d give this 5 stars if the app would even work. If I were in an emergency there is literally nothing this app could do for me. I got logged in and do not have any features to report an issue. The only thing available for me to see is the messages, which I can’t even make one to send. Not useful in emergencies. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2024-01-09, version 4.6.0* The latest update immediately crashes on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2023-08-18, version 4.5.1* Crashes every time I try to open it. ### 1/5 — Crashed upon launch on iOS 15.7.8 *2023-08-02, version 4.5.0* Crashed upon launch on iOS 15.7.8, yet I still get notifications. ### 1/5 — Refuses to let you pick your college! *2022-07-25, version 3.4.2* Also randomly refuses cell phone numbers, it’s own verification codes, etc…. Apparently senses what state you are in, or what your area code is, and only lets you select nearby colleges that utilize their app! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 10/10 *2025-08-30, version 4.7.0* Cornell Police is very reliable and responsive! ### 5/5 — Very good app *2021-03-30, version 3.0.0* Very good app for students ### 5/5 — Update - now does not work *2020-12-18, version 2.6.3* With the update the app won’t open on my iPhone 12 with updated software. I tried to contact the app developer via Apple App Store but it takes me to a website that does not work. Prior to update I enjoyed the peace of mind this app provided to me. ### 5/5 — Rave Guardian- a MUST HAVE app! *2020-06-03, version 2.4.2* This is a fantastic app to stay updated on current campus and city affairs. It’s intuitive and well thought out. I feel safer just having it on my phone. Definitely a FIVE STAR app! ### 5/5 — Safety *2019-07-20, version 2.2.9* I am an officer on a campus and we always tell our students and staff to download this app! It helps us when they use it as well as helps them to feel safer on campus and in everyday life! ### 5/5 — The response time was prompt and reassuring for the safety of students and faculty! *2019-03-09, version 2.2.7* Great response time ### 5/5 — Makes me feel safe! *2018-12-26, version 2.2.4* I love the safety timer feature! It makes me feel safe when I leave the office late at night and am walking alone to my car. I have also had my boyfriend be my “guardian” when taking the subway at night which also makes me feel more secure. I encourage all my friends to get this app, great for solo travel after dark. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2018-05-14, version 1.8.5* Very easy to set up and a great safety tool! ### 5/5 — Great features *2018-05-14, version 1.8.5* This app has a lot of great features that are very helpful for students, faculty and staff! ### 5/5 — Buggy *2017-11-04, version 1.7.3* Buggy. They don’t accept bug reports either. Just use 911 or call your university policy directly. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*