Comparison

TWU Safe vs SD35 Connect

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

Head to head
About

TWU Safe

Features
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TWU Safe is the official safety app of Trinity Western University. It is the only app that integrates with TWU's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the TWU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. TWU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the TWU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to TWU 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 TWU security. - Virtual Escort: 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. - Safe 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 β€œYou’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the TWU area. - Emergency Response 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. - You Matter, We Care: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at TWU. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from TWU safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

SD35 Connect

Features
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SD35 Connect will help you connect with your kids, schools and the school district. This app provides services to both parents, students, teachers and staff. Get more info about the following schools: Aldergrove Community Secondary Alex Hope Alice Brown Belmont Betty Gilbert Middle School Blacklock Fine Arts Brookswood Secondary Coghlan Fundamental D.W. Poppy Secondary Dorothy Peacock Douglas Park Community Fort Langley Glenwood Gordon Greenwood H.D. Stafford Middle School James Hill James Kennedy Langley Education Centre Langley Fine Arts Langley Fundamental Langley Fundamental Middle/Secondary Langley Meadows Community Langley Secondary Lynn Fripps Elementary Nicomekl Community Noel Booth North Otter Outdoor K-3 Choice Program Parkside Centennial Peter Ewert Middle School Peterson Road R.C. Garnett Demonstration R.E. Mountain Secondary Richard Bulpitt Shortreed Community Simonds Elementary Topham U-Connect Uplands Vanguard Walnut Grove Secondary West Langley Willoughby Wix-Brown Yorkson Creek Middle School For more info please contact School District 35 @ https://www.sd35.bc.ca

Screenshots

TWU Safe4 screens
SD35 Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SD35 Connect at every 10 months against TWU Safe's every 45 months. TWU Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TWU Safe ships an update every 45 months, SD35 Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TWU Safe versus SD35 Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTWU SafeSD35 Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 10 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrinity Western UniversityBoard of Education of School District No. 35 (Langley)

In-app purchases

None

TWU Safe

No in-app purchases

None

SD35 Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TWU Safe free?
TWU Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SD35 Connect free?
SD35 Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TWU Safe or SD35 Connect have ads?
Neither TWU Safe nor SD35 Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TWU Safe or SD35 Connect?
TWU Safe ships an update every 45 months, and SD35 Connect every 10 months. Most recently, TWU Safe was updated on October 4, 2026 and SD35 Connect on October 2, 2026.

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