Comparison

HC Safe vs UNB Safe

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

Head to head
About

HC Safe

Features
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HC SAFE is the official safety app of Holland College. It is the only app that integrates with Holland College's safety and security systems. Holland College has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Holland College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. HC SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Holland College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Holland College security. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Campus Maps: View campus maps to get around the Holland College area. - 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 your emergency contact. - 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

UNB Safe

This app enhances safety for students, faculty, and staff on campus. It provides emergency alerts, direct access to campus security resources, and tools for safe navigation and reporting concerns. Features include real-time location sharing with friends and security, emergency procedures, and campus maps.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Report safety concerns
  • Mobile Bluelight emergency alert
  • Virtual WalkHome monitoring
  • Emergency procedures documentation
  • Campus and transit maps
Features
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UNB Safe is the official safety app of University of New Brunswick. It is the only app that integrates with University of New Brunswick's safety and security systems. UNB Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of New Brunswick campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UNB Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of New Brunswick area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of New Brunswick security. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of New Brunswick security in real-time in case of a crisis - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - 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. - Emergency Procedures: 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. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of New Brunswick area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of New Brunswick. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of New Brunswick safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

HC Safe4 screens
UNB Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UNB Safe at every 12 months against HC Safe's every 44 months. UNB Safe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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

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

HC Safe ships an update every 44 months, UNB Safe every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HC Safe versus UNB Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHC SafeUNB Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolland CollegeUniversity of New Brunswick

In-app purchases

None

HC Safe

No in-app purchases

None

UNB Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HC Safe free?
HC Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UNB Safe free?
UNB Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HC Safe or UNB Safe have ads?
Neither HC Safe nor UNB Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HC Safe or UNB Safe?
HC Safe ships an update every 44 months, and UNB Safe every 12 months. Most recently, HC Safe was updated on September 8, 2026 and UNB Safe on September 5, 2026.

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