GATOR SAFE vs EdStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GATOR SAFE
This safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced security on campus. It offers real-time location sharing for emergencies, direct access to campus safety resources, and the ability to report concerns. Receive instant safety alerts and communicate directly with campus security.
- Real-time location sharing for emergencies
- Instant safety alerts and instructions
- Direct tip reporting to campus police
- Live chat with campus security
- Access to campus safety resources
- Crime mapping for campus and surrounding areas
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GATOR SAFE is the official safety app of University of Florida. The University of Florida Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the UF campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. GATOR SAFE features include: - Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to UFPD in real-time in case of a crisis - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UFPD. - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with UFPD via chat. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app. - And much more! Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
EdStream
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EdStream is a comprehensive messaging and collaboration application that enhances communication, engagement, and classroom management within Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas. Its primary objective is to foster an interactive and collaborative learning environment by bridging the gap between students, instructors, and course materials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EdStream at every 2 weeks against GATOR SAFE's every 23 months. GATOR SAFE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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.
GATOR SAFE ships an update every 23 months, EdStream every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GATOR SAFE | EdStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Florida | Ashish Aggarwal |
In-app purchases
GATOR SAFE
No in-app purchases
EdStream
No in-app purchases
