# College News Source vs RowanSafe

The clearest difference is ads: RowanSafe at none against College News Source's shown. RowanSafe also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for College News Source against 5.0 for RowanSafe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | College News Source | RowanSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-news-source/id1472403468/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowansafe/id6654898555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SNO Sites](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022963927) | [Rowan University](https://appshunter.io/developer/997729031) |

## What reviewers say

### College News Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-news-source/id1472403468)

Access college journalism from top programs nationwide. Follow your favorite outlets, receive news alerts, and view photos and videos. Save stories for offline reading and engage with other readers through comments and social sharing.

**Highlights:** News alerts for new stories, Tailored alerts by category, Save stories for offline reading, Photo galleries and videos, Staff profiles, Story commenting, Social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RowanSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowansafe/id6654898555)

This app provides Rowan University students and staff with critical safety alerts and immediate access to campus safety resources. It ensures users are informed and prepared for emergencies with direct contact options and essential safety information.

**Highlights:** Safety notifications, Emergency help contact, Campus safety resources, Instant alerts, Preparedness for emergencies

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is College News Source free?

College News Source is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RowanSafe free?

RowanSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, College News Source or RowanSafe?

College News Source and RowanSafe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do College News Source or RowanSafe have ads?

College News Source shows ads; RowanSafe does not.

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