# Safe Cats

> Official safety app for Montana State University campus security. (iPhone/iPad app by Montana State University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-cats/id1467423847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Montana State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/481916914)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-cats/id1467423847/reviews.md

## What is Safe Cats?

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

Safe Cats features include:

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

- 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.

- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to MSU security.

- Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
      - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
      - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position.
      - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.

- Campus Maps: Navigate around the MSU area.

- Emergency Plans: 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.

- Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at MSU.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from MSU safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

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

## Key features

- Emergency contact access
- Real-time location sharing with friends
- Direct safety concern reporting
- Campus emergency plans
- Safety notification alerts
- Offline campus maps

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-cats/id1467423847/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not the best

*2022-08-25, version 1.0*

But close

### 5/5 — Keeps people safe!

*2021-09-03*

Useful resources to keep MSU students safe on campus: much appreciated.

### 1/5 — don’t die!

*2019-07-15*

It doesn’t have a review yet. So yea love it

## Frequently asked questions about Safe Cats

### What is Safe Cats?

Safe Cats is the official safety app developed by MSU Police for Montana State University students, faculty, and staff. It integrates with campus safety systems to provide alerts and resources.

### How does Safe Cats help with emergencies?

Safe Cats provides instant safety alerts, direct access to emergency contacts for the MSU area, and emergency plans for disasters. It also allows you to report safety concerns directly to MSU security.

### Can I share my location with friends using Safe Cats?

Yes, Safe Cats features 'Friend Walk' which allows you to send your real-time location to a friend via email or SMS. You can also share a map of your position.

### Is Safe Cats available offline?

Yes, campus emergency documentation and plans within Safe Cats can be accessed even when users are not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

### What devices support Safe Cats?

Safe Cats is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Safe Cats updated?

The latest version of Safe Cats is 1.8, and it was last updated on April 9, 2025. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and security.

### Does Safe Cats have ads?

No, Safe Cats does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Safe Cats?

Safe Cats has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 12 ratings, indicating a generally positive user experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.8 — 2025-04-09

Performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2019-06-11

No release notes.

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