Comparison

uLethbridge Safe vs myPolytech

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

Head to head
About

uLethbridge Safe

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus security resources, and tools to help users navigate and report concerns.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Mobile Bluelight for real-time location sharing
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Incident reporting to campus security
  • Campus and crime mapping
  • Offline emergency plans
  • Safety notifications
Features
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uLethbridge Safe is the official safety app of University of Lethbridge. It is the only app that integrates with University of Lethbridge'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 University of Lethbridge campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. uLethbridge Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Lethbridge area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Lethbridge 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 an Incident: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Lethbridge security. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Lethbridge area. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - 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 University of Lethbridge. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Lethbridge safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

myPolytech

Features
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MyPolytech is Lethbridge Polytechnic's hub for student activity on campus - a digital one-stop shop for students to access course registration, pay tuition, see their Canvas courses, deadlines, and even scores from that weekend’s Kodiaks games.

Screenshots

uLethbridge Safe4 screens
myPolytech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myPolytech at every 13 months against uLethbridge Safe's every 37 months. uLethbridge Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uLethbridge Safe ships an update every 37 months, myPolytech every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
uLethbridge Safe versus myPolytech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruLethbridge SafemyPolytech
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 13 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperUniversity of LethbridgeLethbridge College

In-app purchases

None

uLethbridge Safe

No in-app purchases

None

myPolytech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uLethbridge Safe free?
uLethbridge Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myPolytech free?
myPolytech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uLethbridge Safe or myPolytech have ads?
Neither uLethbridge Safe nor myPolytech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uLethbridge Safe or myPolytech?
uLethbridge Safe ships an update every 37 months, and myPolytech every 13 months. Most recently, uLethbridge Safe was updated on September 19, 2026 and myPolytech on September 7, 2026.

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