UGASafe vs Emory Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UGASafe
This official safety application provides University of Georgia students, faculty, and staff with critical safety alerts and direct access to campus security resources. It offers features like emergency contact options, real-time location sharing for crisis situations, and a safety toolbox with campus maps and emergency documentation.
- Emergency Contacts
- Mobile Bluelight with real-time location
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Tip Reporting to UGA Police
- Safety Toolbox
- Campus Map
- Emergency Resources documentation
- Safety Notifications
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UGASafe is the official safety app of the University of Georgia. It is the only app that integrates with the University of Georgia's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UGASafe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Georgia area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to the UGA 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UGA Police. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Georgia area. - Emergency Resources: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Georgia safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
Emory Safe
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Emory SAFE is the official safety app of Emory University. It is the only app that integrates with Emory’s safety and security systems. The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) has worked to develop a unique app that provides students and faculty/staff with added safety on Emory University’s campuses. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Emory SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the 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 safety/security concern directly to Emory Police. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Emory Police: Communicate live with dispatchers at Emory 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 Emory and Oxford area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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 Emory. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions through the app (Emory Alert) 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: UGASafe at every 3 months against Emory Safe's every 14 months. UGASafe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
UGASafe ships an update every 3 months, Emory Safe every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UGASafe | Emory Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Emory University |
In-app purchases
UGASafe
No in-app purchases
Emory Safe
No in-app purchases









