HawkWatch Lehigh vs EmpowerMint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HawkWatch Lehigh
This university safety app provides real-time location sharing with campus security, emergency contact access, and tip reporting. It delivers instant safety alerts and emergency instructions, along with direct chat capabilities with campus safety staff.
- Real-time location sharing with security
- Instant safety alerts and instructions
- Direct contact with campus safety
- Tip reporting for security concerns
- Emergency preparedness information
- Live chat with safety staff
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HawkWatch is the official safety app of Lehigh University. It is the only app that integrates with Lehigh University's safety and security systems. Lehigh University’s Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Lehigh University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. HawkWatch features include: - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Lehigh University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Lehigh University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Lehigh University 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 - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at Lehigh University via chat. - 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.
EmpowerMint
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Inside the EmpowerMint app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EmpowerMint at every 5 weeks against HawkWatch Lehigh's every 14 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HawkWatch Lehigh ships an update every 14 months, EmpowerMint every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HawkWatch Lehigh | EmpowerMint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lehigh University | Emily Sudduth |
In-app purchases
HawkWatch Lehigh
No in-app purchases
EmpowerMint
No in-app purchases
Questions
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