Campusly vs McMaster SafetyApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Campusly
This app helps students manage their academic life with tools for scheduling, navigation, and course feedback. It also includes social features for connecting with friends and participating in online educational discussions.
- Course schedule management
- On-campus navigation
- Course and professor ratings
- Friend connections and chat
- Study countdowns
- Online educational platform
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Studying on campus, this app is your best choice! Studying kit: ▪ Countdown days ▪ Course Schedule ▪ On-campus navigation ▪ Course rating ▪ Professor rating Online Social: ▪ Circles ▪ Friends: Add friends, chat online. Online Edu Platform
McMaster SafetyApp
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McMaster SafetyApp is the official safety app of McMaster University. It is the only app that integrates with McMaster's safety and security systems. McMaster University has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the McMaster campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. McMaster SafetyApp features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the McMaster area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Report a safety/security concern directly to McMaster security. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the McMaster University area. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: McMaster SafetyApp at none against Campusly's 2. McMaster SafetyApp also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). Campusly's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Campusly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. McMaster SafetyApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Campusly ships an update every 3 weeks, McMaster SafetyApp every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Campusly | McMaster SafetyApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAMPUS BOOK INC | McMaster University |
In-app purchases
Campusly
- 1 Credit$0.99
- 5 Credits$3.99
McMaster SafetyApp
No in-app purchases
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