acmqueue vs Lowry Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
acmqueue
This publication offers in-depth technical articles and case studies for software engineers, focusing on emerging technologies and challenges. It provides critical insights to guide better engineering and design choices, keeping practitioners informed about the future of the field.
- In-depth technical articles
- Case studies on emerging technologies
- Focus on future challenges
- Guidance for engineering and design
- Bimonthly issues
- Content for practitioners
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acmqueue is the ACM's magazine for practicing software engineers. Written by software practitioners and developers for software practitioners and developers, acmqueue focuses on the technical problems and challenges that loom ahead, helping readers to sharpen their own thinking and pursue innovative solutions. acmqueue does not focus on either industry news or the latest "solutions." Rather, the technical articles, columns and case studies take a critical look at current and emerging technologies, highlighting challenges and hurdles that are likely to arise and posing questions that software engineers should be thinking about. acmqueue is the best way for practicing software engineers to keep up with the field. Each bimonthly issue comes packed with solid, well-grounded content developed with an eye to keeping readers informed and guiding better engineering and design choices. Free for ACM members. Single issue subscription for non-members is $6.99 Free for ACM members. A yearly subscription for non-members is $19.99 Terms of Use: https://libraries.acm.org/digital-library/policies Privacy policy: https://queue.acm.org/privacypolicy.cfm
Lowry Alert
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Lowry Alert is the official safety app of Colorado Community College System - Lowry Campus. It is the only app that integrates with CCCS Lowry's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the CCCS Lowry campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Lowry Alert features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the CCCS Lowry 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 CCCS Lowry 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 Map: Navigate around the CCCS Lowry 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. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CCCS Lowry safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lowry Alert at none against acmqueue's 23. Lowry Alert also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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. acmqueue sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Lowry Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | acmqueue | Lowry Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Association for Computing Machinery | State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education |
In-app purchases
acmqueue
- Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
- September/October 2015$6.99
- November/December 2015$6.99
- January/February 2016$6.99
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- May/June 2016$6.99
- September/October 2016$6.99
- November/December 2016$6.99
- March/April 2018$6.99
- November/December 2019$6.99
- September/October 2023$6.99
- November/December 2023$6.99
- January/February 2024$6.99
- March/April 2024$6.99
- November/December 2025$6.99
- January/February 2026$6.99
- September/October 2025$6.99
- July/August 2025$6.99
- May/June 2025$6.99
- March/April 2025$6.99
- January/February 2025$6.99
- November/December 2024$6.99
- July/August 2024$6.99
- May/June 2024$6.99
Lowry Alert
No in-app purchases
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