Comparison

MRU Now vs SAFE@MacEwan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

SAFE@MacEwan

This official university safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It integrates with university systems to send alerts, offer emergency contacts, and provide real-time location sharing for personal safety.

Highlights
  • Emergency contacts
  • Safety notifications
  • Mobile bluelight with location sharing
  • Friend Walk location tracking
  • Work Alone check-in alerts
  • Emergency preparedness information
  • Campus maps
Features
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SAFE@MacEwan is MacEwan University’s official safety app, designed to provide students, faculty and staff with added safety on the MacEwan campus. Integrated with MacEwan’s safety and security systems, the app sends important safety alerts and provides instant access to campus safety resources. SAFE@MacEwan features include: Emergency Contacts: Direct contacts for the MacEwan University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern. Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from MacEwan University when on-campus emergencies occur. Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Security Services in real time in case of a crisis. Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS. After the friend accepts your request, pick your destination and your friend tracks your location in real time to make sure you reach your destination safely. Work Alone Check In: Log in to this feature to enable push notifications for you to "check in" while working alone or after hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Security Services. Emergency: What To Do: Valuable information that will prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when you aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. Support Resources: Links to important support resources on campus. Personal Safety resources: Safety tips and links to campus resources. Campus Maps: Navigate around the MacEwan University area. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

MRU Now4 screens
SAFE@MacEwan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SAFE@MacEwan at 100% against MRU Now's 0%. SAFE@MacEwan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MRU Now ships an update every 15 months, SAFE@MacEwan every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MRU Now versus SAFE@MacEwan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRU NowSAFE@MacEwan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMount Royal UniversityGrant MacEwan University

Customer experience

MRU Now

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SAFE@MacEwan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MRU Now

No in-app purchases

None

SAFE@MacEwan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRU Now free?
MRU Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAFE@MacEwan free?
SAFE@MacEwan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MRU Now or SAFE@MacEwan have ads?
Neither MRU Now nor SAFE@MacEwan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MRU Now or SAFE@MacEwan?
MRU Now ships an update every 15 months, and SAFE@MacEwan every 22 months. Most recently, MRU Now was updated on September 6, 2026 and SAFE@MacEwan on September 1, 2026.

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