Comparison

Budburst vs RedHawk Safe

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

Head to head
About

Budburst

Observe and record plant data to contribute to a national community science project. Identify plants, track their life cycles, and collaborate with others to understand and preserve nature.

Highlights
  • Observe plants with interactive map
  • In-app plant identification tool
  • Monitor plant life cycles
  • Track plant-animal interactions
  • Collaborate in community groups
Features
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Capturing the beauty of nature and collecting plant data has never been easier. With the Budburst app, you can contribute to a national community science project by observing plants, uploading your data, and sharing your findings in an instant. When you use the Budburst app, you can observe plants in your area with the interactive map, learn about plants with the in-app identification tool, monitor plant life cycles and plant-animal interactions over time, and collaborate in groups with other community scientists. Preserve the nature around you by helping us better understand it.

About

RedHawk Safe

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RedHawk Safe RedhHawk Safe is the official safety app of Miami University. It is the only app that integrates with Miami University's safety and security systems to provide students, faculty, and staff with added safety on campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. RedHawk Safe features include: Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Miami University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern. Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Miami University Police 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 Miami University Public Safety. Virtual WalkHome: Allow campus police monitor your walk and enhance your safety. Walks are now automatically timed based on your estimated arrival, and dispatch is instantly notified if your trip takes longer than expected or if you trigger a panic call. Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. Chat with Security: Communicate live with Miami University safety staff via chat. Notification History: Find previous push notifications for this app with the date and time. I'm OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that "You're OK" to a recipient of your choosing. Campus Maps: Navigate around the Miami University area and view evacuation gathering points and transit routes. Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Miami University. Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Miami University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Budburst4 screens
RedHawk Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Budburst versus RedHawk Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudburstRedHawk Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChicago Horticultural SocietyMiami University

In-app purchases

None

Budburst

No in-app purchases

None

RedHawk Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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