Comparison

MSVU SAFE vs SMU Safe

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

Head to head
About

MSVU SAFE

Features
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MSVU SAFE is the official safety app of Mount Saint Vincent University. It is the only app that integrates with MSVU'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 MSVU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. MSVU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the MSVU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to MSVU 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 MSVU security. - Virtual Walk Home: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s 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. - 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 “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the MSVU area. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - Muster Location Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. - Parking Map: Find parking locations currently available. - Emergency Procedures: 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 MSVU. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from MSVU safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

SMU Safe

Features
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SMU Safe is the official safety app of Saint Mary's University. It is the only app that integrates with Saint Mary's University'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 Saint Mary's University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SMU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Saint Mary's University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Saint Mary's 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. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s 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. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Saint Mary's University area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Saint Mary's University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Saint Mary's University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

MSVU SAFE4 screens
SMU Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMU Safe at 12.0 against MSVU 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MSVU SAFE versus SMU Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSVU SAFESMU Safe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 68 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMount Saint Vincent UniversitySaint Mary's University

In-app purchases

None

MSVU SAFE

No in-app purchases

None

SMU Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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