Comparison

uSafeUS vs RealTalk MS

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

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About

uSafeUS

This app centralizes campus safety and wellness resources for students, offering tools for discreet departures, location sharing, and access to support services. It provides guidance on various safety concerns and campus policies, aiming to create a safer college environment.

Highlights
  • Customizable fake text/call for discreet exits
  • Temporary GPS location sharing with friends
  • Discreet help requests via menu or map
  • Locate campus mental and physical wellbeing resources
  • Answers to safety and violence concerns
  • Step-by-step guidance on available options
Features
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uSafeUS® is a confidential campus safety and wellness app that centralizes safety features and support resources so everything students need is in their hand.  One App. Every Resource. Total Support. uSafeUS® connects college students to resources the moment they need them. Interactive features empower students to navigate potential dangers or discomfort with confidence. Students have instant access to all the essential tools and resources their campus offers—right on their phone. No more searching multiple websites or digging through emails. With uSafeUS®, everything is in one place. FEATURES: Time to Leave™: Customize a fake text or call to yourself, ensuring a quick and discreet departure from uncomfortable situations. Expect Me™: Temporarily share your GPS location with friends so they get alerts if you’re delayed. Angel Drink & Angel Map™: Ask anyone for help using a discreet onscreen menu or map. Find Help: Locate immediate and long-term resources to support mental and physical wellbeing on your campus—and beyond. Helpful Answers: Get comprehensive answers about sexual assault & harassment, relationship violence, hazing, stalking, alcohol & substance use, sextortion & solicitation, and trafficking & grooming. What Next?: Step-by-step guidance ensuring you know your available options. uSafeUS®, an all-in-one campus safety and wellness tool, ensures college compliance with Clery, Title IX, OVW, and NCAA standards. Developed by the University of New Hampshire Prevention Innovations Research Center, the app offers customizable student safety and wellness features. Endorsed by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, uSafeUS® is your trusted ally for creating safer and healthier campuses. uSafeUS® is grounded in research and shaped by input from college staff, students, and campus professionals including psychologists, deans, campus safety, and law enforcement professionals. For inquiries or support, connect with us at contact@uSafeUS.org or on Instagram @uSafeUS. Download now to prioritize a safe and healthy college experience. When a college licenses uSafeUS®, the app becomes free for students, faculty, staff, parents/guardians, and local business owners. The license also provides administrators with a customizable dashboard, monthly engagement materials, and digital content for outreach.

About

RealTalk MS

This app provides accessible information on multiple sclerosis news, research, and expert insights. It features weekly episodes, updates on therapies and trials, interviews with experts, and a searchable library of topics. Full transcripts and resources are also available.

Highlights
  • Weekly episodes on demand
  • Cutting-edge research and news updates
  • Interviews with world-class guest experts
  • Searchable episode library
  • Full transcripts and resources
  • Plain English explanations
Features
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Host Jon Strum breaks down the latest MS news, research, and expert insights and makes the complex world of multiple sclerosis easy to understand. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a long-term warrior, a care partner, or a healthcare professional, this app brings the power of information, advocacy, and connection directly to your fingertips. What You’ll Find in the App - Weekly Episodes On Demand: Stream or download every episode of RealTalk MS as soon as it drops. Tune in while on the go, during infusions, or from the comfort of home. Cutting-Edge Research & News: Stay ahead of the curve with updates on disease-modifying therapies, clinical trials, symptom management strategies, and breakthrough scientific discoveries. - World-Class Guest Experts: Listen to in-depth interviews with leading neurologists, researchers, advocacy leaders, lifestyle experts, and people creating new ways to live their best lives with MS. - Searchable Episode Library: Looking for information on a specific topic—like fatigue, cognition, mobility, diet, or health policy? Easily search our extensive archive to find the exact answers and stories you need. - Full Transcripts & Resources: Access complete episode transcripts, reference links, and show notes with a single tap, making it easy to share critical information with your care team or loved ones. Why RealTalk MS? Living with MS can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. RealTalk MS cuts through the noise, eliminates the scientific jargon, and shares the news people affected by MS need to know – all in plain English. We tackle the tough questions, celebrate progress, and empower you to become your own best health advocate. Download the RealTalk MS app today to stay informed, inspired, and connected to the conversations that matter.

Screenshots

uSafeUS4 screens
RealTalk MS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RealTalk MS at 5.0 against uSafeUS's 4.2. uSafeUS's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). 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

RealTalk MS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uSafeUS has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
uSafeUS versus RealTalk MS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruSafeUSRealTalk MS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperuSafeUS LLCJon Strum

Customer experience

uSafeUS

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

RealTalk MS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

uSafeUS

No in-app purchases

None

RealTalk MS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uSafeUS free?
uSafeUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RealTalk MS free?
RealTalk MS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uSafeUS or RealTalk MS?
RealTalk MS is rated higher. uSafeUS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while RealTalk MS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do uSafeUS or RealTalk MS have ads?
Neither uSafeUS nor RealTalk MS shows ads.

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