PG Smart vs Strathclyde; Jump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Strathclyde; Jump
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | PG Smart | Strathclyde; Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pick Protection Limited | Green Rewards Ltd |
In-app purchases
PG Smart
No in-app purchases
Strathclyde; Jump
No in-app purchases
Questions
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