Comparison

ND Safe vs MySaintMarys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ND Safe

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ND Safe is the official safety app of University of Notre Dame. It is the only app that integrates with University of Notre Dame's safety and security systems. NDPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Notre Dame campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. ND Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Notre Dame area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Notre Dame 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: Report a safety/security concern directly to NDPD. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow NDPD 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. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Notre Dame 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 University of Notre Dame area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Notre Dame. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Notre Dame safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

MySaintMarys

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MySaintMarys is your place for all things Saint Mary’s! Use this app to discover what is happening on campus, connecting with others, finding and sharing resources and more. MySaintMarys is a quick way to access: - Blackboard - Gmail - Oracle - Campus Events - Athletic Events - Campus Activities - So much more! Check it out today! If you have questions about MySaintMarys, please contact MySaintmarys@saintmarys.edu.

Screenshots

ND Safe4 screens
MySaintMarys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ND Safe at every 8 days against MySaintMarys's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ND Safe ships an update every 8 days, MySaintMarys every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ND Safe versus MySaintMarys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND SafeMySaintMarys
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUniversity of Notre Dame du LacUCROO

In-app purchases

None

ND Safe

No in-app purchases

None

MySaintMarys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ND Safe free?
ND Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySaintMarys free?
MySaintMarys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ND Safe or MySaintMarys have ads?
Neither ND Safe nor MySaintMarys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND Safe or MySaintMarys?
ND Safe ships an update every 8 days, and MySaintMarys every 3 months. Most recently, ND Safe was updated on October 11, 2026 and MySaintMarys on October 23, 2026.

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