Comparison

ND Safe vs SMC SAFE

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

SMC SAFE

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SMC SAFE is the official safety app of Saint Mary's College. It is the only app that integrates with Saint Mary's College's safety and security systems. Campus Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Saint Mary's College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SMC SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Saint Mary's College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Saint Mary's 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Saint Mary's College Campus Safety. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Safety 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. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Saint Mary's College area.    - 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 Saint Mary's College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Saint Mary's College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

ND Safe4 screens
SMC SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ND Safe at every 8 days against SMC SAFE's every 19 months. ND Safe 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

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, SMC SAFE every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ND Safe versus SMC SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND SafeSMC SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Notre Dame du LacTHE CORPORATION OF SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, NOTRE DAME

In-app purchases

None

ND Safe

No in-app purchases

None

SMC SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ND Safe free?
ND Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMC SAFE free?
SMC SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ND Safe or SMC SAFE have ads?
Neither ND Safe nor SMC SAFE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND Safe or SMC SAFE?
ND Safe ships an update every 8 days, and SMC SAFE every 19 months. Most recently, ND Safe was updated on June 12, 2026 and SMC SAFE on June 24, 2026.

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