ANUOK vs ACU Life
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ANUOK
This official safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced security on campus. It offers real-time location sharing with security, direct access to emergency contacts, and a secure channel for reporting concerns. Receive instant safety alerts and communicate live with campus safety personnel.
- Real-time location sharing with security
- Direct emergency contact access
- Safety concern reporting
- Instant safety notifications
- Live chat with campus security
- Access to campus safety resources
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ANUOK is the official safety app of the Australian National University. It is the only app that integrates with ANU's safety and security systems. ANUSA, PARSA, and ANU Security has worked together to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the ANU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. ANUOK features include: - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to ANU security in real-time in case of a crisis - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the ANU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to ANU security. - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at ANU via chat. - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app. Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
ACU Life
Discover and engage with clubs, societies, and co-curricular events at ACU. Stay connected with campus life and find activities that match your interests.
- Club discovery
- Society engagement
- Event listings
- Co-curricular activities
- Campus life involvement
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ACU Life is your way to get involved in clubs, societies, events and other co-curricular activities at ACU.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANUOK at 100% against ACU Life's 33%. ACU Life's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ANUOK ships an update every 21 months, ACU Life every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ANUOK | ACU Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Australian National University | Australian Catholic University |
Customer experience
ANUOK
ACU Life
In-app purchases
ANUOK
No in-app purchases
ACU Life
No in-app purchases
