iSouthernMS vs HINDS ALERT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSouthernMS
This app provides students with essential resources for university life, including campus navigation, news, safety alerts, event information, dining options, academic support, and athletic updates. It aims to keep users informed and connected to all aspects of the university experience.
- Campus navigation
- University news and media
- Safety alerts and support
- Event listings
- Dining hall information
- Academic assignment tracking
- Athletics and recreation updates
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iSouthernMS, the official mobile application for The University of Southern Mississippi, allows you to stay connected to all things Southern Miss anytime and anywhere. iSouthernMS offers resources to support students academically and in many aspects of Southern Miss life. -Keep INFORMED on all things Southern Miss. Find your way across campus. Stay up-to-date with current Southern Miss news and media. -Looking for ways to stay safe and informed with Eagle Alerts and other beneficial support options? Check out HELP for guidance and support offered by The University of Southern Mississippi. -CONNECT with all things Southern Miss. Keep up-to-date with upcoming Southern Miss events, and Southern Miss social media, all while you rock out to WUSM. -When you’re hungry, EAT can help with your food decision. Take a peek at the lines and food options on the Hattiesburg campus. -Your one-stop shop for academic support at the tip of your fingers. LEARN can help you stay updated with class assignments and your student account information. -When it’s time to take a break from the studying and get physical, PLAY has options for you. PLAY offers information on all things Southern Miss athletics and Rec Sports. -Explore your local campus and surrounding area with information tailored for Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast campuses. DISCOVER can help you find new and fun destinations in the area surrounding campus. the lines and food options on the Hattiesburg campus. -Your one-stop shop for academic support at the tip of your fingers. LEARN can help you stay updated with class assignments and your student account information. -When it’s time to take a break from the studying and get physical, PLAY has options for you. PLAY offers information on all things Southern Miss athletics and Rec Sports. -Explore your local campus and surrounding area with information tailored for Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast campuses. DISCOVER can help you find new and fun destinations in the area surrounding campus.
HINDS ALERT
This safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency alerts, direct communication with campus police, and tools to share your location with friends or have your walk monitored.
- Emergency Contacts
- Mobile Bluelight with real-time location
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Report safety concerns to campus police
- Virtual Guardian monitoring
- Live chat with campus police
- Campus map and safety guides
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HINDS ALERT is the official safety app of Hinds Community College. It is the only app that integrates with Hinds Community College's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Hinds Community College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. HINDS ALERT features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Hinds CC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Hinds CC Campus Police 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. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Hinds CC Campus Police. - Virtual Guardian: Allow Campus Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Guardian and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Campus Police: Communicate live with safety staff at Hinds CC via chat. - 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 Map: Navigate around the Hinds CC area. - Quick Safety Guide: 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 Hinds CC. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Hinds CC Campus Police 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 iOS requirement: HINDS ALERT at 13.0 against iSouthernMS's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
| Parameter | iSouthernMS | HINDS ALERT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Southern Mississippi | Hinds CC |
Customer experience
iSouthernMS
HINDS ALERT
In-app purchases
iSouthernMS
No in-app purchases
HINDS ALERT
No in-app purchases







