CBMI Connect vs JMU Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBMI Connect
This app provides event details for attendees, including access to presentations and exhibitor information. Users can connect with other attendees and take notes directly on presentation slides.
- Event details access
- Presentation access
- Exhibitor information
- Attendee networking
- Note-taking on slides
- Drawing on slides
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**FOR ATTENDEES ONLY** The CBMI Connect application allows you to access each CBMI Connect events details. Within the underlying event apps, users can access presentations, exhibitors, and connect with other attendees. Users can also take notes adjacent available presentation slides and draw directly on slides inside the event apps.
JMU Shield
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JMU Shield is the official safety app of James Madison University. It is the only app that integrates with James Madison University's safety and security systems. JMU Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the James Madison University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. JMU Shield features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the James Madison University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to James Madison 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. - Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to James Madison University security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with JMU Police: Communicate live with safety staff at James Madison University via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - JMU SafeRides: An entirely student-run FEB organization that offers free and safe rides home to JMU students on Friday and Saturday nights from 10PM-3AM. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the James Madison University area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Take Action Guidelines: Students, faculty and staff who are prepared for disasters or emergencies, result in fewer impacts to the University and a quicker recovery process. - Support Resources: Access student and employee support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at James Madison University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from James Madison 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 iOS requirement: JMU Shield at 13.0 against CBMI Connect's 15.5. 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.
| Parameter | CBMI Connect | JMU Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (62 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | University of Kentucky | James Madison University |
In-app purchases
CBMI Connect
No in-app purchases
JMU Shield
No in-app purchases
Questions
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