Comparison

UW Safe vs UM Safe

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

Head to head
About

UW Safe

This official safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced security on campus. It delivers critical safety alerts and offers immediate access to campus safety resources and emergency contacts.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Tip Reporting
  • Safety Notifications
  • Emergency Plans
  • Campus Safety Resources
Features
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UW Safe is the official safety app of The University of Winnipeg. It is the only app that integrates with The University of Winnipeg's safety and security systems. Campus Security and Emergency Preparedness has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the The University of Winnipeg campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UW Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the The University of Winnipeg area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to The University of Winnipeg security. - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Emergency Plans: Learn what to do in case of an emergency. - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app. Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

UM Safe

Features
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UM Safe is the official safety app of University of Manitoba. It is the only app that integrates with University of Manitoba's safety and security systems. Security Services has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Manitoba campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UM Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Manitoba area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Manitoba 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 Manitoba security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - 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. - 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Manitoba. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Manitoba safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Campus Security. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

UW Safe4 screens
UM Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UM Safe at 9.0 against UW Safe's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UW Safe versus UM Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUW SafeUM Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Winnipeg, TheUniversity of Manitoba

In-app purchases

None

UW Safe

No in-app purchases

None

UM Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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