Comparison

MIEA Mindfulness vs BW SAFE

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

Head to head
About

MIEA Mindfulness

Learn evidence-based mindfulness techniques designed for young adults to reduce stress, improve sleep, and foster self-compassion. This app serves as a companion to a formal class, offering guided meditations, progress tracking, and community features.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations
  • Meditation timer
  • Progress tracking
  • Teacher feedback
  • Community gratitude entries
  • Course concept review
Features
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Learn Mindfulness with Experts to Reduce Stress and Live Happier ~Find calm and clarity with MIEA Mindfulness~ Formerly known as Koru Mindfulness, the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) offers the only evidence-based curriculum designed to teach mindfulness, meditation, and stress-management specifically for 18- to 30-year-olds. The MIEA Mindfulness app is your companion for our Intro to Mindfulness class (formerly Koru Basic), giving you the tools you need to reduce stress, build self-compassion, and connect with your class and teacher. An account with MIEA is required to login to the app. This account is created when registering for a MIEA class. Why Choose MIEA Mindfulness? • Proven Curriculum: Backed by over a decade of development and feedback from educators and students. • Real Results: Research shows our students feel less stressed, sleep better, and live with greater mindfulness and self-compassion. • Trusted Experts: Designed by mindfulness teachers with years of experience working with emerging adults. Key Features • Class Companion: This mindfulness and meditation app is designed to support your Intro to Mindfulness class, offering tools for self-care and stress management. • Simple, Guided Practice: Access guided meditations and a meditation timer for daily practice. • Teacher Feedback: Get personalized feedback from your certified teacher to deepen your mindfulness practice. • Classmate Inspiration: Share and read gratitude entries to feel more connected to your community. • Quick Reference: Review key concepts from your course readings at any time. • Progress Tracking: Track your personal stats and your class’s collective progress. What Students Love About the App: • “I love the app—it’s really helped me feel and stay better.” • “It’s so helpful to get feedback from my teacher.” The Difference This Class Has Made: • “I’m worrying less and enjoying myself more.” • “It’s so much easier to fall asleep now that I have techniques for quieting my mind.” • “The biggest change for me is that I’m not so hard on myself anymore. It makes everything a whole lot easier.” Looking for a Class? • Find a Teacher: Visit miea.com/teacher-directory to connect with a certified instructor. • Go at Your Own Pace: Explore our self-guided mindfulness program at miea.com/self-guided.

About

BW SAFE

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BW SAFE is the official safety app of Baldwin Wallace University. It is the only app that integrates with Baldwin Wallace University's safety and security systems. Campus Safety and Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Baldwin Wallace University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. BW SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Baldwin Wallace University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Baldwin Wallace University security in real-time in case of a crisis - 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 Baldwin Wallace University security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow campus security to monitor a user's walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous push notifications for this app with the date and time. - I'm OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that "You're OK" to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Baldwin Wallace University area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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 Baldwin Wallace University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Baldwin Wallace University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

MIEA Mindfulness4 screens
BW SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MIEA Mindfulness at 13.0 against BW SAFE's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MIEA Mindfulness versus BW SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIEA MindfulnessBW SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults LLCBaldwin Wallace University (OH)

In-app purchases

None

MIEA Mindfulness

No in-app purchases

None

BW SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIEA Mindfulness free?
MIEA Mindfulness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BW SAFE free?
BW SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIEA Mindfulness or BW SAFE have ads?
Neither MIEA Mindfulness nor BW SAFE shows ads.

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