Assignment Planner vs CSU SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Assignment Planner
Easily track homework and assignments with a planner focused on due dates. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a deadline. This app syncs across all your devices, including Apple Watch, for seamless organization.
- Track homework and assignments
- Focus on due dates
- Plan ahead for deadlines
- Receive assignment notifications
- Syncs across all devices
- Mark assignments as complete on Apple Watch
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Track your homework with a super easy to use planner. Focus on due dates, so you can plan ahead and never miss a deadline. Get a notification before assignments are due so you never forget to turn in your work. No mess. No stress. Never forget to turn in your homework again. Assignment Planner works on all your devices. Add new assignments and exams in class from your Mac. In the library, use your iPad to view upcoming assignments and exams. When you’re ready, mark assignments as complete from your wrist on Apple Watch. No need to pick up your phone, so you can stay focused on getting work done.
CSU SAFE
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CSU SAFE is the official safety app of Chicago State University. It is the only app that integrates with Chicago State University'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 Chicago State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Chicago State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Chicago State 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Chicago State University security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security 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. - 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 “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Chicago State University 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 Chicago State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Chicago State University 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 in-app purchases: CSU SAFE at none against Assignment Planner's 1. CSU SAFE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Assignment Planner's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads 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. Assignment Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CSU SAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Assignment Planner | CSU SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | John Zeglarski | CSU SAFE |
Bugs and requests
Assignment Planner
Reported bugs
14 issues- Date picker unresponsive on mobile and desktop
- App freezes when modifying assignment due dates
- Notifications fail to send despite being enabled
- Notifications disable themselves after being set
- Forced app crashes requiring computer restart
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- Data disappears after app updates
- Assignments deleted unexpectedly
- Subject colors revert to orange
- Changing subject resets date and time fields
- Cannot click anything after adding first assignment
- Widget displays only in orange color
- Inconsistent note-adding functionality
- iPad UI lost column layout in recent update
- Email support bouncing back
Requested features
16 requests- Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
- Apple Watch app support for adding assignments
- Recurring/repeating assignments feature
- Calendar view integration
- Subject folder organization by year/semester
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- Timetable/class schedule feature
- Customizable widget colors
- Month view for assignments
- Ability to add notes and attachments to assignments
- Custom class icons instead of auto-assigned
- Homework section separate from assignments
- Undo/delete recovery option
- Light mode toggle option
- All assignments combined view page
- Assignments without due dates option
- Calendar sync with system calendar
CSU SAFE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Assignment Planner
- Personality Pack$1.49
CSU SAFE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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