Radford Safe vs MCPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Radford Safe
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Radford Safe is the official safety app of Radford University. It is the only app that integrates with Radford University's safety and security systems. The Department of Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Radford University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Radford Safe features include: Mobile Bluelight β’ Send your location and connect to Radford University Police in real-time in case of a crisis. Work Alone / Study Alone β’ This feature will automatically check in on you while working or studying alone and can automatically trigger a call to your Personal Contact or Campus Security if you fail to check in at the pre-determined time. Virtual Police Walk / Friend Walk β’ Virtual Police Walk: Allow Radford University Police to monitor a userβs walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Police Walk and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. β’ 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 β’ Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Radford University Police. β’ Tips can be submitted anonymously to Radford University Police. Emergency Contacts β’ Contact the correct services for the Radford University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern. Safety Toolbox β’ Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. β’ Chat with RUPD: Communicate live with Radford University Police Department Dispatch Center via chat. β’ Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. β’ Iβm OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that "Youβre OK" to a recipient of your choosing. β’ Emergency Preparedness: Learn how to prepare yourself for an emergency by following several easy steps. Emergency Plans β’ Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users arenβt connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. Campus Maps β’ Campus Map: Navigate around the Radford University area. β’ Building List: Click on the name of building you are trying to locate and pull up directions from your location through the app. β’ AED Map: Locate Automated External Defibrillator (AED) around campus. β’ Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. Support Resources β’ Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Radford University. RUPD Vehicle Assist β’ Lock your keys in your car? Battery died and need a jump start? Contact RUPD through the app to request assistance. Safety Notifications β’ Receive instant notifications and instructions from Radford University when on-campus emergencies occur.
MCPS
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Introducing the brand new app for MCPS - VA. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MCPS at every 13 months against Radford Safe's every 30 months. Radford Safe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Radford Safe ships an update every 30 months, MCPS every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radford Safe | MCPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 13 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radford University | Montgomery County Public Schools (VA) |
In-app purchases
Radford Safe
No in-app purchases
MCPS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Radford Safe or MCPS have ads?
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