TWU Safe vs SD35 Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TWU Safe
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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 userβs 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. - Iβm OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that βYouβre OKβ 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 arenβt 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 youβre prepared in the event of an emergency.
SD35 Connect
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | TWU Safe | SD35 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 10 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trinity Western University | Board of Education of School District No. 35 (Langley) |
In-app purchases
TWU Safe
No in-app purchases
SD35 Connect
No in-app purchases
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