Penji vs CU Boulder Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penji
Connect with campus support services like tutoring, advising, and mentoring. Schedule appointments, join drop-in hours, and find study groups to enhance your academic journey. This app provides a modern, mobile-first experience for accessing university resources.
- Schedule tutors and mentors
- Attend drop-in hours
- Register for group sessions
- Find study groups
- Access advising resources
- Remote-friendly support
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Penji is the central hub for tutoring, advising, and other support resources on campus. We partner with support centers at your university, allowing them to provide a modern, mobile-first, and remote-friendly experience for scheduling tutors, mentors, and coaches. Book appointments, attend drop-in hours, register for large-group sessions, meet study groups, and more, all from the app. As recent students ourselves, we know how important friends, tutors, and mentors can be in developing your interest and confidence in different subjects. We hope Penji encourages you to take advantage of these resources more frequently. Each university is different, so sign up to see what your university offers in Penji. Enjoy!
CU Boulder Safe
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CU Boulder Safe is the official safety app for the University of Colorado Boulder. Developed by CU Boulder Police, this unique app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety and peace of mind on campus. The app keeps you informed with important safety alerts and offers instant access to crucial safety resources. Key features include: - Instant Help: The Panic Button/Mobile Bluelight sends your real-time location directly to CU Boulder Police in an emergency, or you can quickly contact emergency services for any concern. - Monitored Walks: Use Friend Walk to let a trusted contact track your journey, or request a Virtual WalkHome for real-time monitoring by CU Boulder Police. - Easy Reporting: Directly report safety concerns to CU Boulder Police with Tip Reporting. - On-Demand Resources: Access a comprehensive Safety Toolbox for various needs. - Navigation & Preparedness: Navigate campus easily with detailed Campus Maps (including Buff Bus routes and parking) and access Emergency Plans, even offline. - Stay Informed: Receive vital Safety Notifications from CU Boulder Police during emergencies and easily find Support Resources. Download CU Boulder Safe today to stay prepared and connected in any situation.
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Verdict
Penji and CU Boulder Safe are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Penji | CU Boulder Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penji, Inc. | University of Colorado Boulder |
Bugs and requests
Penji
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unusable on iPad
- Tutors not showing as available
Requested features
2 requests- Add voice/call features
- Improve messaging and notifications
CU Boulder Safe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Penji
No in-app purchases
CU Boulder Safe
No in-app purchases









