Competency.AI vs WashU Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Competency.AI
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The Direct Observation Tool is designed for direct observation and clinical assessment. It enhances the learner and preceptor experience with a mobile app to support competency-based assessment in challenging and busy clinical settings. -Enables direct observation without paper -Increases direct observation frequency -Works offline -Supports preceptors -Leverages best practices -Facilitates multisource feedback
WashU Safe
This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing for crisis situations, and a "Friend Walk" feature to ensure safe arrivals. Users can also report concerns, access campus maps, and find emergency preparedness information.
- Emergency contacts
- Mobile bluelight with real-time location
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Report safety concerns
- Campus maps
- Offline emergency preparedness guides
- Safety notifications
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WashU Safe is the official safety app of Washington University in St. Louis. It is the only app that integrates with Washington University in St. Louis's safety and security systems. The Washington University Public Safety Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Washington University in St. Louis campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. WashU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Washington University in St. Louis area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Washington University in St. Louis 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: Report a safety/security concern directly. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Washington University in St. Louis area. - Be Prepared: 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. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Washington University in St. Louis 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 update cadence: Competency.AI at every 2 months against WashU Safe's every 15 months. 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.
Competency.AI ships an update every 2 months, WashU Safe every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Competency.AI | WashU Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Management Solution Inc. | Washington University in St. Louis |
In-app purchases
Competency.AI
No in-app purchases
WashU Safe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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