SAIT ALERT vs MRU Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SAIT ALERT
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SAIT ALERT is the official safety app of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. It is the only app that integrates with SAIT's safety and security systems. Emergency Management has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the SAIT campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SAIT ALERT features include: - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to SAIT security 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 SAIT area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to SAIT 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 SAIT via chat. - 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 Security. - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app. Download today and ensure that youβre prepared in the event of an emergency.
MRU Now
This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus security resources, and tools like real-time location sharing for peace of mind.
- Emergency contact access
- Direct tip reporting to security
- Instant safety notifications
- 24/7 escort service
- Real-time friend walk tracking
- Campus maps
- Centralized safety resources
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MRU Now is the official safety app of Mount Royal University. It is the only app that integrates with Mount Royal University's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Mount Royal University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. MRU Now features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Mount Royal University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Mount Royal University security. - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - SafeWalk: SafeWalk security staff are available 24/7 to escort you to your car, bus stop, or to and from campus buildings. - Friend Walk: Send your location in real time to a friend so they can watch you as you walk to your destination - Campus Maps: Find your way around Mount Royal University. - Campus safety resources: access all important safety resources in one convenient app Download today and ensure that youβre prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MRU Now at every 15 months against SAIT ALERT's every 34 months. SAIT ALERT's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SAIT ALERT ships an update every 34 months, MRU Now every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAIT ALERT | MRU Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 15 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | Mount Royal University |
In-app purchases
SAIT ALERT
No in-app purchases
MRU Now
No in-app purchases
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