NAUI vs CSUMB SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NAUI
Access your NAUI certifications, training materials, and dive logs on your mobile device. Find local dive stores, manage students, and utilize dive planning tools. Stay updated with the latest news and events from NAUI Worldwide.
- Access CORE profile and certifications
- Digital C-Cards and achievements
- Locate NAUI dive stores and professionals
- Access eLearning courses
- Manage and certify students
- Digital dive logs
- Dive planning tools
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Version 4.0 of the NAUI Worldwide ® Mobile App continues to build on the great functionality NAUI divers and dive professionals have come to expect from the NAUI App. Directly linked to NAUI CORE (Certifications; Online training; Resources; and Educational material), NAUI divers and dive professionals can no access key functionality directly from the app allowing them access to important resources anywhere on from their mobile device. The ability to find the closest NAUI dive store and get step by step street directions is just one of the powerful features made possibly by utilising mobile technology. Feature Include the following: • NAUI Members and Affiliates o Access to CORE profile o Dashboard with certification, course and dive statistics (if applicable); o Achievements (digital badges display case); o Access to latest news and events; o Direct access to regional NAUI store for all purchases. o Access to certification and digital C-Cards; o Direct access to eLearning courses; o Ability to manage and certify students directly from the App; o Locate and verify dive professionals and affiliates; o Various dive tools including ODIGTML planner; o Digital dive logs; o Access to membership and membership resources including digital credential card; o Authorised courses and access to authorised courses instructor cards; and o Ability to track and manage activation codes. • NAUI Divers o Access to CORE profile o Dashboard with course and dive statistics (if applicable); o Achievements (digital badges display case); o Access to latest news and events; o Direct access to regional NAUI store for all purchases. o Access to certification and digital C-Cards; o Direct access to eLearning courses; o Locate and verify dive professionals and affiliates; o Various dive tools including ODIGTML planner; and o Digital dive logs. NAUI Worldwide ® Mobile App – The power of NAUI in the in the palm of your hand (24/7/365)
CSUMB SAFE
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CSUMB SAFE is the official safety app of California State University Monterey Bay. It is the only app that integrates with CSUMB's safety and security systems. CSU Monterey Bay Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the CSUMB campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSUMB SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the CSUMB area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to CSUMB Police 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 CSUMB Police. - 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. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. - Campus Map: Navigate around the CSUMB area. - Transportation Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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. - Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at CSUMB. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CSUMB 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 update cadence: CSUMB SAFE at every 4 days against NAUI's every 4 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.
NAUI ships an update every 4 months, CSUMB SAFE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAUI | CSUMB SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAUI Worldwide | California State University, Monterey Bay |
In-app purchases
NAUI
No in-app purchases
CSUMB SAFE
No in-app purchases









