SafeU vs WSU Code Purple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafeU
This official university safety app provides emergency alerts, campus safety resources, and tools like location sharing with friends and anonymous tip reporting. It helps users stay prepared for emergencies and access support services.
- Emergency alerts
- Instant access to campus safety resources
- Location sharing with friends
- Anonymous tip reporting
- Emergency preparedness plans
- WorkAlone check-ins
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SafeU is the official safety app of The University of Utah. It is the only app that integrates with The University of Utah's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SafeU features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the The University of Utah area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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 concern directly to The University of Utah police. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. - Campus Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at The University of Utah. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from The University of Utah safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Campus Police. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
WSU Code Purple
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Code Purple is the official safety app of Weber State University. It is the only app that integrates with Weber State University's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Code Purple features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Weber State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Weber State University 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 Weber State University security. - Virtual Safe Walk: Allow Campus Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome 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. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Weber State 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 Weber State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Weber State 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
SafeU and WSU Code Purple 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 | SafeU | WSU Code Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Utah | Weber State University |
In-app purchases
SafeU
No in-app purchases
WSU Code Purple
No in-app purchases
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