UNB Safe vs BiblioNB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Emergency Contacts
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Report safety concerns
- Mobile Bluelight emergency alert
- Virtual WalkHome monitoring
- Emergency procedures documentation
- Campus and transit maps
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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.
BiblioNB
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Access the New Brunswick Public Libraries from your iOS device. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew loans and place holds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BiblioNB at every 3 months against UNB Safe's every 12 months. UNB Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). 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.
UNB Safe ships an update every 12 months, BiblioNB every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UNB Safe | BiblioNB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of New Brunswick | Province of New Brunswick |
In-app purchases
UNB Safe
No in-app purchases
BiblioNB
No in-app purchases
