Comparison

ND Safe vs SMC Belle Tower

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 Belle Tower

This platform centralizes campus life for students, offering event discovery, organization connections, and resource access. It keeps users informed about campus activities and involvement opportunities.

Highlights
  • Discover campus events
  • Connect with student organizations
  • Access campus resources
  • Stay updated on campus activities
  • Facilitates student engagement
Features
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Belle Tower is Saint Mary's College's official student engagement platform, bringing campus life together in one convenient place. Discover events, connect with student organizations, and access the resources you need to make the most of your Saint Mary's experience. Whether you're attending campus events, exploring ways to get involved, communicating with your organizations, or finding helpful campus resources, Belle Tower keeps you connected to everything happening at Saint Mary's College.

Screenshots

ND Safe4 screens
SMC Belle Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ND Safe at 13.0 against SMC Belle Tower's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Belle Tower weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ND Safe versus SMC Belle Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND SafeSMC Belle Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
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 Belle Tower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ND Safe free?
ND Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMC Belle Tower free?
SMC Belle Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ND Safe or SMC Belle Tower have ads?
Neither ND Safe nor SMC Belle Tower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND Safe or SMC Belle Tower?
ND Safe ships an update every 8 days, and SMC Belle Tower weekly. Most recently, ND Safe was updated on October 27, 2026 and SMC Belle Tower on October 24, 2026.

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