# bloomWatch vs Go Safe LA

The clearest difference is rating: Go Safe LA at 5.0 against bloomWatch's 3.6. bloomWatch's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Go Safe LA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bloomWatch has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | bloomWatch | Go Safe LA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomwatch/id1107300124/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-safe-la/id6745983827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 216 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/466052690) | [Louisiana Division of Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381518888) |

## What reviewers say

### bloomWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomwatch/id1107300124)

This app allows users to document and track the occurrence of freshwater algae blooms. Your submissions help scientists and public health officials monitor water quality and manage resources for recreation and potable water.

**Highlights:** Document algae bloom occurrences, Track bloom location and frequency, Contribute to water quality monitoring, Support scientific research, Report potentially harmful blooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Go Safe LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-safe-la/id6745983827)

This app provides an anonymous channel for reporting school safety concerns in Louisiana. It allows users to share details about bullying, mental health crises, or violence, with reports monitored 24/7 by a crisis response team for intervention.

**Highlights:** Anonymous reporting, 24/7 monitoring by crisis team, Two-way secure communication, Photo and video uploads, Confidential sharing of safety concerns

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bloomWatch free?

bloomWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Go Safe LA free?

Go Safe LA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, bloomWatch or Go Safe LA?

Go Safe LA is rated higher. bloomWatch averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Go Safe LA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do bloomWatch or Go Safe LA have ads?

Neither bloomWatch nor Go Safe LA shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*