Comparison

Coursicle vs SAFER U

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

Head to head
About

Coursicle

This academic planner helps college students organize their coursework. It syncs with major learning platforms, provides timely reminders for assignments and classes, and offers features like professor reviews and backup schedule creation.

Highlights
  • Syncs with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle
  • Assignment and class reminders
  • Class seat opening notifications
  • Professor reviews
  • Schedule building and backup schedules
Features
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Coursicle is an all-in-one academic planner: • Sync and color code assignments from Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace D2L, Moodle, and more • Get reminders of upcoming classes and about all of your assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams • Get notified when classes have open seats • Read reviews of your professors • Build your schedule and create backup schedules for class registration Millions of students use Coursicle to manage classes, track assignments, and plan ahead. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: coursicle.com/terms/

About

SAFER U

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SAFER U is the official safety app of Utica University. It is the only app that integrates with Utica University's safety and security systems. Campus Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Utica University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SAFER U features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Utica University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at Utica University via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - I’m Safe!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re SAFE” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Utica University area. - Virtual Tour: Take a virtual tour of Utica University with our interactive campus map. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Directory and Services: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Utica University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Utica University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Coursicle4 screens
SAFER U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAFER U at none against Coursicle's 17. SAFER U also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Coursicle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SAFER U asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coursicle versus SAFER U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoursicleSAFER U
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (799 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings799 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoursicle, Inc.Utica University

Bugs and requests

Coursicle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Classes shown as open when they are actually full
  • App crashes or freezes when trying to add classes
  • Referral system not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track classes for multiple semesters
  • More customizable notification settings
  • Schedule planning and visualization tools
  • Support for summer courses

SAFER U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Coursicle

Subscriptions2
  • Coursicle Premium$4.991 Month
  • Coursicle Premium$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium4 variants$4.99
  • Premium8 variants$6.99
  • Premium2 variants$9.99
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  • Coursicle Premium$99.99
None

SAFER U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coursicle free?
Coursicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAFER U free?
SAFER U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coursicle or SAFER U have ads?
Neither Coursicle nor SAFER U shows ads.

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