ATC SAFE vs myGSW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATC SAFE
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ATC Safe is the official safety app of Albany Technical College. It is the only app that integrates with Albany Technical 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 Albany Technical College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. ATC Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Albany Technical College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Albany Technical College 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 Albany Technical College security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - 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 Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Albany Technical College 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 Albany Technical College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Albany Technical College when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
myGSW
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myGSW is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the systems, information, people and updates you'll need to succeed at Georgia Southwestern! Use myGSW to: - Access RAIN, GeorgiaVIEW, Radar Student Email, and other everyday systems - Stay updated on announcements and alerts relevant to you - Find and join campus events - Search groups, posts, resources, and more - Connect with departments, services, organizations and peers - Stay focused on your most important to-dos - View personalized resources and content If you have questions about myGSW, please contact techsupp@gsw.edu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: myGSW at every 5 months against ATC SAFE's every 31 months. 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.
ATC SAFE ships an update every 31 months, myGSW every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ATC SAFE | myGSW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Albany Technical College | UCROO |
In-app purchases
ATC SAFE
No in-app purchases
myGSW
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ATC SAFE free?
Is myGSW free?
Do ATC SAFE or myGSW have ads?
Which is updated more often, ATC SAFE or myGSW?
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