Comparison

JSU SAFE vs ZipCard

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

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About

JSU SAFE

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JSU SAFE is the official safety app of Jackson State University. It is the only app that integrates with JSU's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the JSU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. JSU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the JSU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to JSU 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 JSU security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Police 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. - Chat with Campus Police: Communicate live with safety staff at JSU 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 β€œYou’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Navigate around the JSU area. - 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 JSU. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from JSU safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

ZipCard

Features
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Study, Flip, and Scramble! ZipCard is a study aid that allows you to make flippable text cards. Whether you’re learning a new language or cramming for school, ZipCard is here to keep your notes organized. Write, tap, flip: write whatever you want about whatever subject you want on the front and back sides of a Zip Card. Then tap on it to flip it from front to back. Tap again to flip your card back to its front side. Stay sharp with quizzes: 5 of your cards' front and back sides will be shuffled. Test your knowledge by correctly matching 5 cards at a time. Earn a prize by taking a free daily quiz, pass a quiz for the first time every day to continue earning free prizes! (Please note that all user content will be saved locally on the user's device, as of the current version of this app. Contact support to report bugs or express concerns about this app). (This app will NOT collect user data to implement personalized ads, as of the current version of this app). ZipCard - it's flipping fun!

Screenshots

JSU SAFE4 screens
ZipCard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSU SAFE at none against ZipCard's 6. ZipCard's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 67 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ZipCard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. JSU SAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSU SAFE ships an update every 67 months, ZipCard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
JSU SAFE versus ZipCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSU SAFEZipCard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 67 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJackson State UniversityJerrod Graham

In-app purchases

None

JSU SAFE

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ZipCard

One-time6
  • Small Credits Pack$0.99
  • Medium Credits Pack$1.99
  • Large Credits Pack$4.99
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  • Zip Student Service$6.99
  • Bulk Credits Pack$9.99
  • Super Credits Pack$14.99

Questions

Is JSU SAFE free?
JSU SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZipCard free?
ZipCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JSU SAFE or ZipCard have ads?
Neither JSU SAFE nor ZipCard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSU SAFE or ZipCard?
JSU SAFE ships an update every 67 months, and ZipCard fortnightly. Most recently, JSU SAFE was updated on September 8, 2026 and ZipCard on September 20, 2026.

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