Comparison

U vs Laureata

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

Head to head
About

U

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on the University of Michigan campus. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing, and direct reporting of concerns to campus security. Users receive important safety alerts and access essential safety tips and resources.

Highlights
  • Emergency contact access
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Friend Walk safety feature
  • Direct tip reporting to security
  • Safety tips and resources
  • Instant safety notifications
Features
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U-M Public Safety is the official safety app of University of Michigan. It is the only app that integrates with University of Michigan's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Michigan campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. U-M Public Safety features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Michigan area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Michigan 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 Campus Security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Safety Tips and Resources: 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Michigan. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Michigan safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

Laureata

This app helps college students master their courses with expert-curated study materials and smart learning tools. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and the ability to generate study aids from personal notes to improve understanding and track progress.

Highlights
  • Course-specific study packs
  • Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes
  • Generate study materials from notes
  • Progress tracking and grade estimates
  • Smart feedback on weak topics
  • Brain games for memory enhancement
Features
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Master your college classes with study tools built specifically for your courses. Whether you're preparing for midterms or finals, reviewing after class, or staying on top of the term, Laureata brings your course materials, study content, and progress together in one place. Key Features: - Course-Specific Study Cards & Quizzes: Study with high-quality flashcards and multiple-choice questions built around the topics covered in your college courses. - Flexible Study Modes: Switch between flashcards and quizzes to reinforce what you've learned, test your knowledge, and identify weaker areas. - Create Study Materials from Your Notes: Drop in your lecture notes, slides, or PDFs and turn them into flashcards and quizzes in seconds. - Course Mind Maps: Explore visual mind maps that connect key topics and concepts across your courses, perfect for visual learners. - Course Videos: Watch videos curated for the topics you're learning and explore concepts directly from your course. - Progress Tracking & Grade Estimates: Track your performance, see where you stand, and get a personalized grade estimate based on your study activity. - Smart Feedback: See which topics need more attention and review concepts you're most likely to forget. - Brain Games: Train your memory, focus, and attention with research-backed cognitive exercises. - Compete with Classmates and Friends: Climb the term leaderboards for your school as you study and compete for the top spot. Laureata helps you build better study habits for your college or university classes and spend your study time where it matters most. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://laureata.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://laureata.com/privacy

Screenshots

U4 screens
Laureata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Laureata at 4.6 against U's 4.0. Laureata also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 45 months). U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Laureata sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Laureata holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update every 45 months, Laureata fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
U versus Laureata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterULaureata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe University of MichiganLaureata, Inc.

Customer experience

U

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Laureata

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Laureata

Subscriptions3
  • Laureata Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Laureata Premium (Quarterly)$14.993 Months
  • Laureata Premium (Semesterly)$19.996 Months
One-time4
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2027$29.99
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2028$34.99
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2029$39.99
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  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2030$44.99

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laureata free?
Laureata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, U or Laureata?
Laureata is rated higher. U averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Laureata averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do U or Laureata have ads?
Neither U nor Laureata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or Laureata?
U ships an update every 45 months, and Laureata fortnightly. Most recently, U was updated on November 4, 2026 and Laureata on October 30, 2026.

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