BC Safe vs SAFEBING
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BC Safe
This official safety application provides Boston College students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency preparedness guides, real-time location sharing with friends, and direct access to campus safety resources and reporting tools.
- Campus emergency documentation
- Real-time location sharing
- Access to support resources
- Emergency contact directory
- Crime prevention and reporting
- Mass notification check-in
- Instant safety alerts
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BC Safe is the official safety app of Boston College. It is the only app that integrates with Boston College's safety and security systems. Boston College Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Boston College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. BC Safe features include: - How to Respond: 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. - Maps & Transport: Navigate around the Boston College area. - 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Boston College. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Boston College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Crime Prevention & Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Boston College security. - Check-In: Enables Boston College to send a mass notification to any or all users of the app requesting for them to "check-in" to communicate that they are OK or require help in an emergency situation. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Boston College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
SAFEBING
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SAFEBING is the official safety app of Binghamton University. It is the only app that integrates with Binghamton University's safety and security systems. University Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Binghamton University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SAFEBING features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Binghamton University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Campus Bluelight: Send your location to Binghamton 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 Binghamton University security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: - Campus Map: Navigate around the Binghamton University area. - Public Safety Map: View the location of key public safety departments - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Services: 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. - Campus Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Binghamton University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Binghamton University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SAFEBING at 13.0 against BC 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BC Safe | SAFEBING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 84 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boston College | Binghamton University |
In-app purchases
BC Safe
No in-app purchases
SAFEBING
No in-app purchases








