Comparison

UM Safe vs RETSD

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

Head to head
About

UM Safe

Features
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UM Safe is the official safety app of University of Manitoba. It is the only app that integrates with University of Manitoba's safety and security systems. Security Services has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Manitoba campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UM Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Manitoba area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Manitoba 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 University of Manitoba security. - Safety Toolbox: 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 β€œYou’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - 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 University of Manitoba. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Manitoba safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Campus Security. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

RETSD

Receive instant updates and push notifications from your school division or any of its 42 schools. Customize the content you see, including news, events, and urgent alerts, delivered directly to your phone, tablet, or smartwatch.

Highlights
  • Real-time updates
  • Push notifications
  • School-specific content
  • Customizable alerts
  • Calendar events
  • Urgent alerts
Features
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Stay connected with the RETSD Mobile App! Get real-time updates and push notifications from the division or any of our 42 schools, delivered straight to your phone, tablet, or smartwatch. Whether it's the latest news, calendar events, or urgent alerts, you can customize the content you receive - right to your device. Download it now!

Screenshots

UM Safe4 screens
RETSD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UM Safe at 9.0 against RETSD's 13.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
UM Safe versus RETSD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUM SafeRETSD
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of ManitobaConcept Interactive Inc.

In-app purchases

None

UM Safe

No in-app purchases

None

RETSD

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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