Comparison

Suitable vs BadgerSAFE

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

Head to head
About

Suitable

This app helps users maximize their educational journey and craft a compelling personal narrative. It's designed to assist individuals in showcasing their unique experiences and achievements effectively.

Highlights
  • Educational journey maximization
  • Personal story crafting
  • Unique story telling
  • Achievement showcasing
Features
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Suitable can help you make the most of your education and help you tell your unique story.

About

BadgerSAFE

This official safety application provides University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff with critical safety alerts and instant access to campus security resources. It offers features like emergency contacts, real-time location sharing with friends, and direct tip reporting to campus security.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Tip Reporting to security
  • Safety Toolbox
  • Campus Maps
  • Offline Emergency Procedures
  • Support Resources access
  • Safety Notifications
Features
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BadgerSAFE is the official safety app of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is the only app that integrates with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. BadgerSAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 concern directly to University of Wisconsin-Madison security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of Wisconsin-Madison area. - Emergency Procedures: 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Wisconsin-Madison safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Suitable4 screens
BadgerSAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Suitable at 4.9 against BadgerSAFE's 3.6. Suitable also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 14). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Suitable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suitable has 5.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Suitable ships an update monthly, BadgerSAFE every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Suitable versus BadgerSAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuitableBadgerSAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.9K ratings) — better3.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.9K — better14
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuitableUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison

Customer experience

Suitable

All ratings5,861 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.7%

BadgerSAFE

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Suitable

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login errors
  • Submission issues causing zero grades
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to change curriculum
  • Easier profile picture upload

BadgerSAFE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Suitable

No in-app purchases

None

BadgerSAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Suitable free?
Suitable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BadgerSAFE free?
BadgerSAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Suitable or BadgerSAFE?
Suitable is rated higher. Suitable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while BadgerSAFE averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Suitable or BadgerSAFE have ads?
Neither Suitable nor BadgerSAFE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Suitable or BadgerSAFE?
Suitable ships an update monthly, and BadgerSAFE every 14 months. Most recently, Suitable was updated on September 23, 2026 and BadgerSAFE on September 9, 2026.

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