Comparison

CBS CampusGroups vs TC Safe

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

Head to head
About

CBS CampusGroups

This app connects Columbia University Business School affiliates to the CampusGroups platform. Users can register for events and manage group schedules. Access requires a Columbia University UNI and password.

Highlights
  • Event registration
  • Schedule events for managed groups
  • CampusGroups platform interface
  • University UNI/password access
Features
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The CBS CampusGroups app empowers affiliates of the Columbia University Business School to interface with the School’s CampusGroups platform. Register for events, schedule events for groups you manage, and much more! For any questions, please contact your local support team. Requires a Columbia University UNI and password to access, please see https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/ems/campusgroups for full details.

About

TC Safe

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TC Safe is the official safety app of Teachers College, Columbia University. It is the only app that integrates with Teachers College, Columbia University's safety and security systems. TC Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. TC Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Teachers College, Columbia University 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Teachers College, Columbia University area. - Safety and Emergency Resources: 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 Teachers College, Columbia University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Teachers College, Columbia University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

CBS CampusGroups4 screens
TC Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TC Safe at 13.0 against CBS CampusGroups's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CBS CampusGroups ships an update monthly, TC Safe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CBS CampusGroups versus TC Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBS CampusGroupsTC Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNovalsys, IncTeachers College, Columbia University

In-app purchases

None

CBS CampusGroups

No in-app purchases

None

TC Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CBS CampusGroups free?
CBS CampusGroups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TC Safe free?
TC Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CBS CampusGroups or TC Safe have ads?
Neither CBS CampusGroups nor TC Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CBS CampusGroups or TC Safe?
CBS CampusGroups ships an update monthly, and TC Safe every 6 weeks. Most recently, CBS CampusGroups was updated on October 13, 2026 and TC Safe on October 9, 2026.

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