# Illinois vs LAB SAFE

The clearest difference is rating: Illinois at 2.7 against LAB SAFE's 1.0. Illinois also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 4) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). LAB SAFE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Illinois holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illinois has 117 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Illinois's written reviews are positive against 0% of LAB SAFE's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illinois | LAB SAFE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois/id1476075513/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-safe/id6462309030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **10.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Illinois](https://appshunter.io/developer/422670617) | [The University of Chicago](https://appshunter.io/developer/373835814) |

## What reviewers say

### Illinois

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois/id1476075513)

Navigate the University of Illinois with this comprehensive digital companion. Access class schedules, your student ID, campus maps, and event information. Utilize an AI assistant for university-related questions and discover wellness resources.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen, Class schedules and locations, Digital student ID and bus pass, AI-powered university assistant, Interactive campus maps with amenities, Campus event listings, Wellness resources

**In-app purchases:** none


### LAB SAFE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-safe/id6462309030)

This safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing, campus maps, and emergency protocols. Receive instant safety alerts and instructions during on-campus emergencies.

**Highlights:** Emergency contacts, Real-time location sharing, Friend Walk safety feature, Campus and transit maps, Offline emergency protocols, Instant safety notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illinois free?

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

### Is LAB SAFE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Illinois or LAB SAFE?

Illinois is rated higher. Illinois averages 2.7 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while LAB SAFE averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Illinois or LAB SAFE have ads?

Illinois shows ads; LAB SAFE does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*