Comparison

SJU Safe vs BJU 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

BJU Safe

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BJU Safe is the official safety app of Bob Jones University. It is the only app that integrates with Bob Jones University's safety and security systems. Campus Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Bob Jones University campus. The app will provide you instant access to campus safety resources. BJU Safe features include the following (Some are available only when logged in with BJU credentials): - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Bob Jones University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Bob Jones University 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. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Bob Jones University security. - Safety Support Resources: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - 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 Bob Jones University 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 Bob Jones University. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

SJU Safe4 screens
BJU Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SJU Safe at 9.0 against BJU 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 BJU Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSJU SafeBJU Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaint Joseph's UniversityBob Jones University

In-app purchases

None

SJU Safe

No in-app purchases

None

BJU Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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