Comparison

Dah vs Orange Safe

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

Head to head
About

Dah

Learn STEAM and entrepreneurship through engaging gameplay. Explore topics like science, math, and arts while being inspired by the creators' journey. Discover resources for after-school activities and college preparation.

Highlights
  • STEAM and entrepreneurship learning
  • Interactive gaming experience
  • Inspiration from creators' story
  • Resources for after-school activities
  • College preparation guidance
  • Multilingual support
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Introducing Dah-Varsity: Learn STEAM with a Cool Game! Dah-Varsity is a game created by a Black father-son duo, Damola, and Wole Idowu. They co-founded Toyz Electronics. Learn about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and entrepreneurship by gaming! In this game, you'll explore different STEAM topics like cars, math, music, books, space, and creating things. It's a chance for you to learn while playing! You'll also be inspired by Damola and Wole's incredible story. They are both really creative and smart. Damola started studying engineering at 15 at Syracuse. He majored in Mechanical Engineering and Economics at Syracuse University at 16! He won a competition for designing something cool at Howard University when he was 18. Wole graduated from high school at 15. He even appeared on a TV show called "20 Under 20 Transforming Tomorrow" on CNBC. He went to Carnegie Mellon University. He got a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and business at 20. Dah-Varsity is a special game that you can play anywhere. It's available in more than 100 languages, so kids all around the world can play it! The idea for the game came from Damola when he was studying at Howard University. He thought of something called Superhero Rap. In Superhero Rap, you imagine a perfect world and use STEAM ideas to solve problems and become a superhero! This game will teach you how to solve problems and think in a smart way that's related to your own life. Dah-Varsity was made at Carnegie Mellon University. You can play it on your phone, TV, computer, and soon on game consoles too! Damola and Wole have taught STEAM to more than 4000 students. They used their experience to make this game even better. When you play Dah-Varsity, you'll also find resources for cool activities you can do after school. You can connect with programs that help you prepare for college. And you'll learn about different jobs that match your interests in STEAM! Join the Dah-Varsity community and get ready for an awesome adventure filled with STEAM! Learn, have fun, and show the world what you can do. Download the app now! Learn more about Toyz Electronics and how they're helping kids in underserved communities. https://www.theesa.com/news/toyz-electronics-changing-the-game-for-kids-in-underserved-communities/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/toyzsteam-turning-kids-into-superheroes-through-video-games/ www.toyzelectronics.com

About

Orange Safe

This app enhances safety for Syracuse University students, faculty, and staff. It provides emergency alerts, direct contact with campus security, and tools to share your location with friends or emergency services.

Highlights
  • Emergency contacts
  • On-campus bluelight feature
  • Safe Walk location sharing
  • Report safety tips
  • Safety toolbox
  • Campus emergency plans
Features
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Orange Safe is the official safety app of Syracuse University. It is the only app that integrates with Syracuse University's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Syracuse University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Orange Safe features include:

- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Syracuse University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - On Campus Bluelight: Send your location to Syracuse University security in real-time in case of a crisis

- Safe 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 Syracuse University security.
 - 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.

- Getting Around SU: Navigate around the Syracuse 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 Syracuse University.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Syracuse University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Dah4 screens
Orange Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dah at 4.0 against Orange Safe's 2.7. Dah also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months) and device support (5 vs 3). Orange Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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. Dah sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Orange Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dah holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dah ships an update fortnightly, Orange Safe every 18 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dah versus Orange Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDahOrange Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better2.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings914 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.2 GB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperToyz ElectronicsSyracuse University

Customer experience

Dah

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orange Safe

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dah

One-time3
  • Dah-Varsity Points$4.99
  • Dah-Varsity Points$9.99
  • Deity Dah Life or Death STEMS$29.99
None

Orange Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dah free?
Dah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orange Safe free?
Orange Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dah or Orange Safe?
Dah is rated higher. Dah averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Orange Safe averages 2.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Dah or Orange Safe have ads?
Neither Dah nor Orange Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dah or Orange Safe?
Dah ships an update fortnightly, and Orange Safe every 18 months. Most recently, Dah was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orange Safe on October 24, 2026.

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