Comparison

Youhere.org vs CSUN SAFE

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

Head to head
About

Youhere.org

This app simplifies group attendance tracking for any size gathering. Users check in using their phones at a designated map location or via a Bluetooth beacon, ensuring accurate and paperless records.

Highlights
  • Paperless attendance tracking
  • Location-based check-ins
  • Bluetooth beacon integration
  • Automatic record compilation
  • Handles any group size
  • Unsupervised check-ins
Features
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TAKE INSTANT, PAPERLESS ATTENDANCE IN SECONDS YouHere is a location-based attendance service that lets your students, employees, or participants self-check-in using their own smartphones. Eliminate the attendance bottleneck: no more passing around paper sheets, calling out names, or dealing with proxy attendance. And it's privacy-first — locations are used only to verify a check-in and are never shared, tracked, or stored. TRY THE DEMO INSTANTLY (NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED) Want to see how it works? Download the app and jump right into our Pre-Sign-Up Demo Mode to experience the seamless check-in process firsthand—no account creation needed. HOW IT WORKS Set the Zone: Define a geographical map location or place a small Bluetooth Beacon at your venue. Set the Time: Control exactly when the check-in window opens and closes. The Digital Handshake: Your group opens the app and taps "Check In." YouHere instantly verifies their presence based on their real-time location. BUILT-IN DIAGNOSTICS & PERMISSION HELP Worried about user tech issues? YouHere includes robust, in-app diagnostic tools that automatically test the user's Internet, GPS, and Bluetooth status. If a setting is incorrect, the app provides instant, step-by-step guidance to help them set their permissions correctly—saving you from playing tech support. FEATURES FOR EDUCATORS & MANAGERS Scales Effortlessly: Handles awkward indoor locations, outdoor fields, and groups of all sizes. Unsupervised Auditing: Perfect for tracking clinical hours, independent study, or field trips. Privacy First: Locations are never shared, tracked, or stored — only used to confirm a check-in. Automated Records: Log files are instantly compiled and ready to view online or export to CSV (Excel/Canvas friendly). Eliminate the bottleneck and add accountability to your next gathering. Try YouHere today!

About

CSUN SAFE

This official campus safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with critical safety alerts and direct access to campus security resources. Features include real-time location sharing with friends or campus security, anonymous tip reporting, and offline access to emergency procedures.

Highlights
  • Real-time location sharing with friends
  • Direct emergency contact with campus security
  • Anonymous safety concern reporting
  • Offline access to emergency procedures
  • Campus navigation maps
  • Safety notifications and instructions
Features
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CSUN SAFE is the official safety app of California State University, Northridge. It is the only app that integrates with CSUN's safety and security systems. CSUN Department of Police Services has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the CSUN campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSUN SAFE features include: - 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. - Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to CSUN security in real-time in case of a crisis - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to CSUN security. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the CSUN area. - Emergency Procedures: 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 CSUN. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CSUN safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Youhere.org3 screens
CSUN SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSUN SAFE at 5.0 against Youhere.org's 1.6. Youhere.org's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSUN SAFE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Youhere.org has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Youhere.org versus CSUN SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouhere.orgCSUN SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom BenskyCalifornia State University, Northridge

Customer experience

Youhere.org

All ratings47 ratings
Positive12.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative85.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%

CSUN SAFE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Youhere.org

No in-app purchases

None

CSUN SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Youhere.org free?
Youhere.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSUN SAFE free?
CSUN SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Youhere.org or CSUN SAFE?
CSUN SAFE is rated higher. Youhere.org averages 1.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while CSUN SAFE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Youhere.org or CSUN SAFE have ads?
Neither Youhere.org nor CSUN SAFE shows ads.

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