Comparison

UNB Safe vs iHEAL

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

Head to head
About

UNB Safe

This app enhances safety for students, faculty, and staff on campus. It provides emergency alerts, direct access to campus security resources, and tools for safe navigation and reporting concerns. Features include real-time location sharing with friends and security, emergency procedures, and campus maps.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Report safety concerns
  • Mobile Bluelight emergency alert
  • Virtual WalkHome monitoring
  • Emergency procedures documentation
  • Campus and transit maps
Features
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UNB Safe is the official safety app of University of New Brunswick. It is the only app that integrates with University of New Brunswick's safety and security systems. UNB Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of New Brunswick campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UNB Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of New Brunswick area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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 a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of New Brunswick security. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of New Brunswick security in real-time in case of a crisis - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - 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. - Emergency Procedures: 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. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of New Brunswick area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of New Brunswick. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of New Brunswick safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

iHEAL

This app provides private and secure resources for Canadian women who have experienced abuse. It offers information and tools across six key areas to help improve safety, health, and well-being. Users can save helpful content and utilize quick exit features for discreet use.

Highlights
  • Secure username and password protection
  • Assessments, activities, and resource links
  • Information for all Canadian provinces/territories
  • Six exploration areas: Safety, Basic Needs, Health, Connecting, Power, Family
  • Save activities, topics, and resources
  • Quick 'Exit' button to a neutral webpage
  • Anonymous and private use
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Backed by years of research and testing, the free, private and secure iHEAL app helps Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner find information to help them be safe and well. iHEAL: - Is protected with a secure, private username and password known only to users of the app - Contains assessments, activities, topics, and links to resources and services in all provinces/territories to help women improve their safety, health, and well-being - Offers six areas to explore: Safety, Basic Needs, Health and Well-Being, Connecting Safely, Claiming Your Power, and Family. Begin anywhere and explore what interests you. - Allows users to 'Save' activities, topics, and resources to make them easier to find. Safe Use: - Use of iHEAL is completely anonymous. Your login is password protected to keep your information safe. - When logged in, use the 'Exit' button to quickly replace the app with a neutral webpage that will open in your device's default browser. - Enter '1234' in the password field on the login screen to quickly navigate away from the app. This functions the same way as the "Exit" button. - Be aware that your abusive partner may monitor your use of this app using spyware, cloud access or by accessing your phone, tablet or computer. - When using the app, please use a safe device that you alone can access and that is password protected. You may also decide not to use the app. - iHEAL does not replace crisis or emergency services. If you need urgent assistance, call 911 or contact local crisis services. We do not monitor or act on responses entered into the app by users. The iHEAL app was developed, with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada, by researchers from Western University, University of British Columbia and the University of New Brunswick. Important Reminder: Always seek a doctor’s or qualified medical professional advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Rappel important : demandez toujours l'avis d'un médecin ou d'un professionnel de la santé qualifié en plus d'utiliser cette application et avant de prendre toute décision médicale.

Screenshots

UNB Safe4 screens
iHEAL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iHEAL at every 2 weeks against UNB Safe's every 12 months. UNB Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UNB Safe against 5.0 for iHEAL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UNB Safe ships an update every 12 months, iHEAL every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
UNB Safe versus iHEAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUNB SafeiHEAL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUniversity of New BrunswickStitch Media

Customer experience

UNB Safe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

iHEAL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UNB Safe

No in-app purchases

None

iHEAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UNB Safe free?
UNB Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iHEAL free?
iHEAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UNB Safe or iHEAL?
UNB Safe and iHEAL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do UNB Safe or iHEAL have ads?
Neither UNB Safe nor iHEAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UNB Safe or iHEAL?
UNB Safe ships an update every 12 months, and iHEAL every 2 weeks. Most recently, UNB Safe was updated on November 3, 2026 and iHEAL on November 3, 2026.

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