UAB vs UChicago Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UAB
Navigate campus, access academic resources, and stay updated with the latest news and events. This app provides essential services for students, faculty, and staff to enhance their university experience.
- Campus navigation with map
- Latest university news and events
- Blazer Express tracking
- Academic and administrative resources
- Campus directory and visitor's guide
- Student organization event listings
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The official app of The University of Alabama at Birmingham The app is designed to enrich your UAB experience with services to help navigate campus, find the latest news and events, and access a variety of academic and administrative resources. It works on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Key Features: • receive the latest in UAB news • find Blazer Express tracking and schedules • navigate with the campus map • get locations and hours for libraries, student center, rec center, and more • find places to eat on campus • access official UAB Twitter and Instagram feeds • stay up-to-date with Blazer sports news • view a detailed campus visitor's guide • contact One Stop Student Services • browse BSync student organization events • access campus emergency plans and get help information • receive staff holiday calendar and benefits information • search the campus directory* • view Canvas information* • learn fun facts and why we love UAB …and more *Canvas and directory information available to registered students, faculty, and staff only via BlazerID Find out more at http://www.uab.edu/app
UChicago Safe
This official campus safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with real-time safety alerts and direct access to security resources. Features include location sharing for emergencies, friend tracking, tip reporting, and emergency plan information.
- Real-time location sharing
- Friend walk tracking
- Emergency contact access
- Direct tip reporting
- Instant safety notifications
- Emergency plan guidance
- Live chat with security
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UChicago Safe is the official safety app of University of Chicago. It is the only app that integrates with University of Chicago's safety and security systems. The Safety and Security Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Chicago campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UChicago Safe features include: • Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to University of Chicago security in real-time in case of a crisis • Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend, who can watch you walk home in real-time. • Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Chicago area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern • Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Chicago security. • Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. • Emergency Plans: Learn what to do in case of an emergency • Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Chicago via chat. • Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app. Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UAB at 5.0 against UChicago Safe's 3.5. UAB also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%). UChicago Safe's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UAB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UChicago Safe has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of UAB's written reviews are positive against 0% of UChicago Safe's.
| Parameter | UAB | UChicago Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Alabama at Birmingham | The University of Chicago |
Customer experience
UAB
UChicago Safe
In-app purchases
UAB
No in-app purchases
UChicago Safe
No in-app purchases









