Lion Safe vs CSU SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lion Safe
This official university safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers real-time location sharing, emergency alerts, and direct communication with campus police.
- Mobile Bluelight location sharing
- Friend Walk real-time location tracking
- Direct emergency contact access
- Anonymous tip reporting
- Instant safety notifications
- Emergency preparedness plans
- Live chat with campus police
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Lion Safe is the official safety app of East Texas A&M University. It is the only app that integrates with East Texas A&M University's safety and security systems. The Department of Emergency Management and Safety and the University Police Department have worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety on the East Texas A&M University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Lion Safe features include: - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to East Texas A&M University Police Department in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend, who can watch you walk home in real-time. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the East Texas A&M University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to East Texas A&M University Police Department. - 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 University Police: Communicate live with East Texas A&M University Police Department staff. - 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.
CSU SAFE
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CSU SAFE is the official safety app of Chicago State University. It is the only app that integrates with Chicago State University's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Chicago State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Chicago State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Chicago State University 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 Chicago State University security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - 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. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Chicago State University area. - 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 Chicago State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Chicago State University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CSU SAFE at 13.0 against Lion 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lion Safe | CSU SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TAMUC Official | CSU SAFE |
In-app purchases
Lion Safe
No in-app purchases
CSU SAFE
No in-app purchases









