Comparison

The UrSafe App vs Status

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

Head to head
About

The UrSafe App

This personal safety app offers voice-activated SOS, customizable safewords for varying alert levels, and real-time location sharing with trusted contacts. It can also stream live audio and video to loved ones during emergencies.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated SOS
  • Customizable safewords
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Live audio/video streaming
  • Global emergency number access
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● Smart technology that allows users to set personal safewords that trigger different responses depending on the severity of the situation, from uncomfortable to an emergency ● Voice-activated, easy-to-use and hands-free SOS lifeline for situations in which users cannot use their hands or may feel unsafe to publicly use their phone ● Contact emergency services by dialling your local emergency number in over 240 countries, or use E911 to provide your geolocation to emergency response in the US and Canada ● Friends and family location updates that allows designated friends, family, and loved ones to view location in real-time of users ● Ability to notify users’ designated friends, family, and loved ones instantly with live audio and video stream to monitor unsafe or uncomfortable situations As mentioned on ABC, CNN, CBS, USA TODAY, STARS AND STRIPES

About

Status

Features
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Update those who matter Status is a simple way to keep trusted contacts informed about how you’re feeling. Instead of sending messages or making calls, you can update your status instantly and let the people who matter know how you are. Choose from simple status updates like I am feeling safe, Sleeping or Resting, I’m not feeling well, I’m hearing noises, or I need assistance. Your trusted contacts receive a notification when your status changes. How it works • Create your profile using secure Sign in with Apple • Share your personal invite code with people you trust • Add trusted contacts using their code • Update your status anytime with one tap • Contacts get notified instantly when your status changes Only people you approve can see your updates. Your status is shared privately within your trusted circle. Status is designed to make it easy to keep your family and close contacts informed, without long messages or complicated apps.

Screenshots

The UrSafe App4 screens
Status4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Status at none against The UrSafe App's 5. The UrSafe App's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. The UrSafe App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The UrSafe App versus Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe UrSafe AppStatus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperURSAFE LLCWaqas Siddiqui

Bugs and requests

The UrSafe App

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App glitches and errors
  • Photo app access issues
  • Constant location notifications
  • Incorrect pricing for day pass
  • App takes too long to load
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  • Cannot progress beyond setup
  • No customer support
  • Sign in screen does not work
  • Will not upload photo
  • Extremely hard to delete account
  • SOS activates automatically
  • Sends notifications without emergency
  • Safe word irrelevant
  • Eats battery for lunch
  • Has to be constantly on
  • SOS call did not reach 911
  • Operator called 2 hours later
  • 911 was never alerted
  • Safe word not recognized
  • Cannot complete safe word registration
  • Safe word not working
  • Voice recognition fails
  • Cannot get past voice recognition
  • Frozen on secret word
  • Background operation is creepy
  • Unable to finish setup
  • Unable to complete safe word
  • Screen won't scroll
  • Cannot register
  • Phone number verification fails
  • Cannot enter cell phone number
  • Voice recognition gives error

Requested features

4 requests
  • Widget for home screen
  • Vibration on smartwatches
  • Work with smartwatches
  • Military version of the app

Status

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The UrSafe App

Subscriptions3
  • Ursafe Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ursafe Premium No Free Trial$4.991 Month
  • Ursafe Premium Plus$7.991 Month
One-time2
  • Ursafe Single Use$0.99
  • Ursafe Premium Plus Single Use$7.99
None

Status

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The UrSafe App free?
The UrSafe App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Status free?
Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The UrSafe App or Status have ads?
Neither The UrSafe App nor Status shows ads.

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