Comparison

SafeUT vs WSU Code Purple

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SafeUT

This app offers 24/7 crisis counseling and confidential school tip reporting for Utah students, parents, and guardians. Connect with crisis counselors for issues like mental health, grief, or suicidal behavior, or report concerns about bullying and violence.

Highlights
  • 24/7 crisis counseling access
  • Confidential school tip reporting
  • Support for emotional crisis
  • Assistance with mental health issues
  • Reporting of bullying and violence threats
Features
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The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line app provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling and school tip reporting for students and their parents and guardians that live in the state of Utah. After installing the app you can connect directly to the UNI CrisisLine or report a confidential tip on bullying, school threats of violence or concern about someone in crisis. CrisisLine staff can assist with a wide variety of problems, including emotional crisis, grief and loss, drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues, self-harm and suicidal behavior.

About

WSU Code Purple

Features
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Code Purple is the official safety app of Weber State University. It is the only app that integrates with Weber State University's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Code Purple features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Weber State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Weber State 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Weber State University security. - Virtual Safe Walk: Allow Campus Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Weber State University 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 Weber State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Weber State University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

SafeUT4 screens
WSU Code Purple4 screens

Verdict

The call

SafeUT and WSU Code Purple are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeUT ships an update every 3 months, WSU Code Purple every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SafeUT versus WSU Code Purple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeUTWSU Code Purple
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (396 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings396 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Utah Hospitals and ClinicsWeber State Univ.

Bugs and requests

SafeUT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chat messages not sending
  • Typing box issues
  • Loading screen freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved notification system
  • Expand school coverage
  • Allow non-student usage

WSU Code Purple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SafeUT

No in-app purchases

None

WSU Code Purple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafeUT free?
SafeUT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WSU Code Purple free?
WSU Code Purple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SafeUT or WSU Code Purple have ads?
Neither SafeUT nor WSU Code Purple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeUT or WSU Code Purple?
SafeUT ships an update every 3 months, and WSU Code Purple every 5 months. Most recently, SafeUT was updated on September 20, 2026 and WSU Code Purple on September 29, 2026.

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