SLCPL vs SafeU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SLCPL
Access your library's digital catalog, borrow e-books and magazines, and manage your account. Keep a digital library card handy for checkouts and stay connected with library services.
- Browse digital catalog
- Borrow e-books and magazines
- Manage holds and checkouts
- Digital library card
- Multi-account login
- Find item availability
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The City Library's app helps you browse the catalog, access items in the Digital Library, discover great new books, connect with The City Library's social media accounts, and have a digital version of your Library Card always available when it's time to check out. Featuring: - Multi-account login -you can now login with as many accounts as you’d like and easily toggle between them using the ‘more’ menu or simply clicking the initials in the top right corner. - Improved “find a copy” information so you can easily see where an item may be available. - New “my account” area – you can now see all your holds, checkouts, events, and appointments in this area. - Fully integrated OverDrive magazines with the option to select current and back issues (where available) of the magazine for checkouts. - Improved carousel navigation allowing for easy toggle between our most popular services and products. - Ability to add your digital library card to your device wallet.
SafeU
This official university safety app provides emergency alerts, campus safety resources, and tools like location sharing with friends and anonymous tip reporting. It helps users stay prepared for emergencies and access support services.
- Emergency alerts
- Instant access to campus safety resources
- Location sharing with friends
- Anonymous tip reporting
- Emergency preparedness plans
- WorkAlone check-ins
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SafeU is the official safety app of The University of Utah. It is the only app that integrates with The University of Utah's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SafeU features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the The University of Utah 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a concern directly to The University of Utah police. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. - Campus Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at The University of Utah. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from The University of Utah 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 Police. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SLCPL at 36 against SafeU's 1. SLCPL also leads on rating (3.2 vs 3.0). SafeU's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SLCPL holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLCPL has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SLCPL | SafeU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (36 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salt Lake City Public Library | The University of Utah |
Customer experience
SLCPL
SafeU
In-app purchases
SLCPL
No in-app purchases
SafeU
No in-app purchases








