Comparison

PG Smart vs Strathclyde; Jump

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

Head to head
About

PG Smart

This application provides proactive and reactive safety features for individuals working alone. It enables users to raise an SOS alarm with a two-way audio connection in emergencies, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Location services are utilized for accurate emergency reporting.

Highlights
  • SOS alarm activation
  • Two-way audio connection
  • Location tracking
  • BS8484 accredited
  • Mobile and WiFi connectivity
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PG Smart by Pick Protection is an easy to use lone worker application that contains proactive and reactive features built to protect lone and high risk workers. Your device must be registered on Pick Protection's system before you are able to set up the app (see www.pickprotection.com for more information). PG Smart is BS8484 accredited and works over a mobile or WiFi data connection. In the event of an emergency, the PG Smart Application allows you to raise an SOS alarm by pressing the alarm button for two seconds. This will open a 2-way audio connection allowing the monitoring centre to establish the appropriate course of action including escalating to the emergency services if appropriate. Disclaimer: PG Smart App requires continued background usage of location services to ensure accurate reporting of your location in an emergency which can decrease battery life.

About

Strathclyde; Jump

Features
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This app is the companion for the Jump programme, designed to encourage employees to take positive actions that improve sustainability and wellbeing at the University. With this app you can earn Green Points for taking part in activities across the following themes; Engagement, Wellbeing, Energy and Water, Travel, Resources and Lifestyle. You can opt in to activities, make submissions and report your weekly data. You can also view the leader boards, prizes and charities.

Screenshots

PG Smart4 screens
Strathclyde; Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PG Smart at 11.0 against Strathclyde; Jump's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PG Smart ships an update every 2 months, Strathclyde; Jump every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
PG Smart versus Strathclyde; Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPG SmartStrathclyde; Jump
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPick Protection LimitedGreen Rewards Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PG Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Strathclyde; Jump

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PG Smart free?
PG Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strathclyde; Jump free?
Strathclyde; Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PG Smart or Strathclyde; Jump have ads?
Neither PG Smart nor Strathclyde; Jump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PG Smart or Strathclyde; Jump?
PG Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Strathclyde; Jump every 3 months. Most recently, PG Smart was updated on October 1, 2026 and Strathclyde; Jump on September 15, 2026.

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