Common App vs UMF Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Common App
Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
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Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
UMF Safe
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UMF Safe is the official safety app of University of Maine at Farmington. It is the only app that integrates with University of Maine at Farmington's safety and security systems. Campus Police have worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UMF Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Maine at Farmington area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Maine at Farmington 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 University of Maine at Farmington security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Maine at Farmington. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Maine at Farmington safety 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 chart position: Common App at #27 against UMF Safe's unranked. UMF Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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.
| Parameter | Common App | UMF Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (673 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 673 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Common Application | University of Maine System |
Bugs and requests
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
UMF Safe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
UMF Safe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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