SafeU vs NHMU Explorer Corps
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.
NHMU Explorer Corps
Discover Utah's natural and cultural history with this app. Visit historical markers across 29 counties to collect digital stamps and create lasting memories on a road trip. Participate in an annual road trip for a chance to win prizes.
- Discover natural and cultural history sites
- Collect digital passport stamps via GPS
- Plan road trips across Utah's 29 counties
- Enter annual road trip contests
- Family-friendly exploration
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Summer 2023 delivers an all-new Explorer Corps passport app to discover and celebrate Utah’s natural and cultural history with family and friends on the Ultimate Utah Road trip. With a natural or cultural wonder to visit in each of Utah's 29 counties, you can see something new, learn something new, and make amazing memories along the way. Adventure is closer than you think. Start planning your road trip today, and don’t forget to enter the Ultimate Utah Road trip for the chance to win a free week in a state-of-the-art Kellville Van. ABOUT PARTICIPATION All you need to do is visit as many Explorer Corps markers as you wish. Your phone’s GPS will verify your stop to collect your stamp and assign it to your profile. There is no purchase necessary to collect passport stamps. • You need an email address to use the Explorer Corps app, but there is no age limit to participation. • People in the same household can collect stamps by visiting marker locations if they have their own app accounts. • Participation runs from the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through 11:59pm on Labor Day each year.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NHMU Explorer Corps at 5.0 against SafeU's 3.0. NHMU Explorer Corps also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). SafeU's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
NHMU Explorer Corps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NHMU Explorer Corps has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SafeU | NHMU Explorer Corps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Utah | Nanonation, Inc. |
Customer experience
SafeU
NHMU Explorer Corps
In-app purchases
SafeU
No in-app purchases
NHMU Explorer Corps
No in-app purchases








