Comparison

Montco Connect vs WCU SAFE

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

Head to head
About

Montco Connect

This app centralizes essential college information, announcements, and resources for students. It facilitates group creation for collaboration and connection with peers based on shared interests. Users receive timely updates on grades, assignments, and events, with quick access to other college systems.

Highlights
  • Centralized announcements and updates
  • Group creation for collaboration
  • Connect with peers
  • Event reminders
  • One-click system access
  • Grade and assessment notifications
Features
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Montco Connect connects you with the systems, people, information and updates you’ll need to succeed at Montgomery County Community College. See important announcements, conversations, events and resources in one place Create and join groups to discuss and collaborate with peers. Find and connect with students who share similar interests, hobbies, backgrounds and more Receive updates when grades are published, assessments are due and announcements are posted. See all your events in one place and receive reminders before they start. Gain one-click access to the systems and apps you use at Montgomery County Community College.

About

WCU SAFE

This official university safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency contacts, virtual walk home monitoring, and real-time location sharing for peace of mind. Access important safety alerts and emergency plans, even offline.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Virtual WalkHome monitoring
  • Public Safety Escort service
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Offline Emergency Plans
  • Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight
  • Support Resources access
  • Safety Notifications
Features
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WCU SAFE is the official safety app of West Chester University. It is the only app that integrates with WCU's safety and security systems. The Department of Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the WCU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. WCU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the WCU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern. - 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. - Public Safety Escort: This walking escort service is provided to students, faculty, and staff from one on-campus location to another. - 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. - 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. - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to WCU security in real-time in case of a crisis. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at WCU. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from WCU safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Montco Connect4 screens
WCU SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WCU SAFE at 3.7 against Montco Connect's 3.0. WCU SAFE also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WCU SAFE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Montco Connect versus WCU SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMontco ConnectWCU SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.29.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONWest Chester University of Pennsylvania

Customer experience

Montco Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

WCU SAFE

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Montco Connect

No in-app purchases

None

WCU SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Montco Connect free?
Montco Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WCU SAFE free?
WCU SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Montco Connect or WCU SAFE?
WCU SAFE is rated higher. Montco Connect averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WCU SAFE averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Montco Connect or WCU SAFE have ads?
Neither Montco Connect nor WCU SAFE shows ads.

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