Comparison

Coursicle vs Pilots Safe

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

Pilots Safe

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Pilots Safe is the official safety app of University of Portland. It is the only app that integrates with University of Portland'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 University of Portland campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Pilots Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Portland area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Portland 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Portland 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. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Portland via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Portland area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Portland. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Portland safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Coursicle4 screens
Pilots Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pilots Safe at none against Coursicle's 17. Pilots Safe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Coursicle's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked). 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. Pilots Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Coursicle versus Pilots Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoursiclePilots Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (658 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews
Number of ratings658 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCoursicle, Inc.University of Portland

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

Pilots Safe

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

Pilots Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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