Comparison

SJU Safe vs Emory Safe

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

Head to head
About

SJU Safe

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers real-time alerts, emergency contacts, and tools to report concerns or share your location for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Emergency contacts
  • Panic button / Mobile Bluelight
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Tip reporting to security
  • Check In for emergencies
  • Virtual WalkHome monitoring
  • Safety toolbox with chat
  • Campus maps
Features
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SJU Safe is the official safety app of Saint Joseph's University. It is the only app that integrates with SJU's safety and security systems. Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the SJU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SJU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the SJU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to SJU security 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 SJU security. - Check In Study Abroad: In the event of an emergency situation, SJU can send out a mass Push Notification to all its app users to prompt them to Check In to indicate that they're safe. - 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at [institution] via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the SJU area. - 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at SJU. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from SJU safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

Emory Safe

Features
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Emory SAFE is the official safety app of Emory University. It is the only app that integrates with Emory’s safety and security systems. The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) has worked to develop a unique app that provides students and faculty/staff with added safety on Emory University’s campuses. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Emory SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Emory Police. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Emory Police: Communicate live with dispatchers at Emory via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Emory and Oxford area. - Transit 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Emory. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions through the app (Emory Alert) when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

SJU Safe4 screens
Emory Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SJU Safe at 9.0 against Emory Safe's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SJU Safe versus Emory Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSJU SafeEmory Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequency—Every 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaint Joseph's UniversityEmory University

In-app purchases

None

SJU Safe

No in-app purchases

None

Emory Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SJU Safe free?
SJU Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emory Safe free?
Emory Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SJU Safe or Emory Safe have ads?
Neither SJU Safe nor Emory Safe shows ads.

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