SkillMill Project vs Orange Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkillMill Project
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We want to help people to identify, explore, and verbalize their soft skills development. SkillMill allows you to: - Journal life experiences in a creative way - Explore your journal entries through the lens of different skill profiles - Match your experiences to leading skill frameworks, e.g., from World Economic Forum, EU, and OECD. - Learn to talk about your skills and insights - to yourself, so you can recognize your personal growth - to employers, so they can see how amazing you are SkillMill is a Strategic Partnership project co-funded by Erasmus+ and brought to you by Uppsala University (Sweden), University of Helsinki (Finland), University of Tartu (Estonia), and University of Stavanger (Norway). Read more here: https://uuglobal.shorthandstories.com/skillmill/index.html The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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.
- Emergency contacts
- On-campus bluelight feature
- Safe Walk location sharing
- Report safety tips
- Safety toolbox
- Campus emergency plans
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SkillMill Project at monthly against Orange Safe's every 17 months. 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.
SkillMill Project ships an update monthly, Orange Safe every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkillMill Project | Orange Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (14 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Uppsala University | Syracuse University |
In-app purchases
SkillMill Project
No in-app purchases
Orange Safe
No in-app purchases
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