SafeUT vs MTECH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 24/7 crisis counseling access
- Confidential school tip reporting
- Support for emotional crisis
- Assistance with mental health issues
- Reporting of bullying and violence threats
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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.
MTECH
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MTECH is the official safety app of Mountainland Technical College. It is the only app that integrates with Mountainland Technical College's safety and security systems. Everyone has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Mountainland Technical College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. MTECH features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Mountainland Technical College 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 Mountainland Technical College security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Mountainland Technical College 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 Mountainland Technical College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Mountainland Technical College 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 update cadence: SafeUT at every 3 months against MTECH's every 18 months. SafeUT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SafeUT ships an update every 3 months, MTECH every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeUT | MTECH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (396 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 396 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics | MOUNTAINLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE |
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
MTECH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SafeUT
No in-app purchases
MTECH
No in-app purchases









