West Academic Audio vs Emory Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
West Academic Audio
Access audiobooks and lectures offline with this app. Download content, adjust playback speed, and view transcripts. It's designed for users of West Academic Study Aids.
- Offline audio access
- Downloadable content
- Adjustable playback speed
- Lecture transcripts
- Improved navigation
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The West Academic Audio app provides offline access to audio content and audio lectures available through your subscription to West Academic Study Aids. Sign in to the app using your West Academic username and password. • Browse West Academic’s collection of audio titles and lectures • Download individual tracks or an entire title • Speed up or slow down a lecture to adjust to your listening style • View lecture transcripts (where available) • Improved navigation to get you to your recently played titles faster and discover new audio titles Looking to read West Academic books on a mobile app? Download the West Academic Library app for access to books while on the go. West Academic is the leading publisher of casebooks, treatises, study aids, and other legal education materials in the U.S. Founded on the principle of making legal information more accessible, and rooted in a long history of legal expertise and innovation, we’ve been a leader in legal education publishing for more than 100 years.
Emory Safe
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Emory SAFE is the official safety app of Emory University. It is the only app that integrates with Emory’s safety and security systems. The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) has worked to develop a unique app that provides students and faculty/staff with added safety on Emory University’s campuses. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Emory SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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 Emory Police. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Emory Police: Communicate live with dispatchers at Emory via chat. - 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 Map: Navigate around the Emory and Oxford area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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 Emory. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions through the app (Emory Alert) 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: West Academic Audio at every 2 months against Emory Safe's every 14 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.
West Academic Audio ships an update every 2 months, Emory Safe every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | West Academic Audio | Emory Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (445 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 445 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEG, Inc. | Emory University |
Bugs and requests
West Academic Audio
Reported bugs
7 issues- Periodically signs out and deletes all downloads
- Access to audio material is gone, replaced by eBooks
- Tracks refuse to download, then app won't let user log in after reinstall
- App won't download or play anything
- App will not let me login
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- Cannot download content
- App loses place in track
Requested features
5 requests- Wider selection of audio lectures
- Sleep timer
- Reading in addition to audio option
- Sort library by downloaded audios
- Stream instead of download files
Emory Safe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
West Academic Audio
No in-app purchases
Emory Safe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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