SWTX Safe vs Safe IC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWTX Safe
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SWTX Safe is the official safety app of Southwest Texas College. It is the only app that integrates with SWTX's safety and security systems. SWTX Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the SWTX campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SWTX Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the SWTC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to SWTX 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 SWTX 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. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the SWTX 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 SWTX. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from SWTX safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
Safe IC
This official campus safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with critical safety alerts and direct access to campus security resources. It offers features like emergency contacts, real-time location sharing for assistance, and a safety toolbox with maps and educational materials.
- Emergency Contacts
- Real-time GPS location sharing
- Friend Walk location tracking
- Tip reporting to Public Safety
- Safety Toolbox with maps
- Campus emergency plans
- Safety notifications
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Safe IC is the official safety app of Ithaca College. It is the only app that integrates with Ithaca College's safety and security systems. Ithaca College has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Ithaca College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. IC Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Ithaca College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Call Campus Police with GPS (Mobile BlueLight): Send your location to Ithaca College Public Safety 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 Ithaca College Public Safety. - 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. - Gorge Safety - Lost & Found - Safety Education Resources - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Ithaca College Campus. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - 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 Ithaca College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from IC Public Safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
SWTX Safe and Safe IC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | SWTX Safe | Safe IC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. | Ithaca College |
In-app purchases
SWTX Safe
No in-app purchases
Safe IC
No in-app purchases









