Comparison

Safe2HelpIL vs PurplePing

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

Head to head
About

Safe2HelpIL

Features
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In the absence of a trusted adult, Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. This program is not intended to suspend, expel or punish students. Rather, the goal is to get students to β€œSeek Help Before Harm.” The Safe2Help Illinois app Safe2Help Illinois provides self-help resources for students and a way to share information with our 24-hour a day 7-day a week call center.

About

PurplePing

Features
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PurplePing is the official safety app of Niagara University. It is the only app that integrates with Niagara University's safety and security systems. Niagara University has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Niagara University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. PurplePing features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Niagara University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Niagara 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. - Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Niagara University security. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Niagara University area. - Link to the Facility Services Homepage - Link to the IT Services Homepage - 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. - Student Life: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Niagara University. - Student Wellness links to various student wellness resources. - Counseling Services - Health Services - Title IX and Civil Services - Read and Relax - Links to various Niagara Website resources Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Safe2HelpIL4 screens
PurplePing4 screens

Verdict

The call

Safe2HelpIL and PurplePing are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Safe2HelpIL versus PurplePing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe2HelpILPurplePing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllinois Emergency Management AgencyNiagara University

In-app purchases

None

Safe2HelpIL

No in-app purchases

None

PurplePing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safe2HelpIL free?
Safe2HelpIL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PurplePing free?
PurplePing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safe2HelpIL or PurplePing have ads?
Neither Safe2HelpIL nor PurplePing shows ads.

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