Slopes vs Bowdoin Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slopes
Explore graphical solutions to ordinary differential equations with this interactive educational tool. It offers six distinct activities, including plotting vector fields, solving systems of equations, and visualizing oscillations. Ideal for homework, classroom use, or research projects.
- Interactive ODE exploration
- Vector field plotting
- Systems of equations solver
- Numerical approximation methods
- Bifurcation diagram creation
- Preloaded and custom examples
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Slopes is an interactive environment for exploring graphical solutions to ordinary differential equations. Slopes consists of six activities with preloaded examples to get you started and the ability to input your own content. "Slopefields" and “Phase Planes” both plot vector fields and solutions corresponding to multiple initial conditions. “Systems” dynamically solves systems of up to six equations. “Oscillations” solves second-order constant coefficient equations and animates the corresponding spring-mass system or RLC circuit. “Methods” constructs numerical approximations of a single ordinary differential equation using Euler’s method as well as Second and Fourth Order Runge-Kutta methods. "Bifurcations" creates a bifurcation diagram and shows the stability of equilibrium points. Slopes is a playground for ODEs. You can use it for homework, in-class activities or a new research project.
Bowdoin Safe
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Bowdoin Safe is the official safety app of Bowdoin College. It is the only app that integrates with Bowdoin College's safety and security systems. The Office of Safety and Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Bowdoin College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Bowdoin Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Bowdoin College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Bowdoin College 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. - Report a Crime or Incident: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to the Office of Safety and 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 Map: Navigate around the Bowdoin College area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Bowdoin College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Bowdoin College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Slopes at every 2 months against Bowdoin Safe's every 27 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Slopes ships an update every 2 months, Bowdoin Safe every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slopes | Bowdoin Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Lucas | Bowdoin College |
In-app purchases
Slopes
No in-app purchases
Bowdoin Safe
No in-app purchases









