SouthernTech vs ProtectOK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SouthernTech
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The SouthernTech app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed! The SouthernTech app features: - Important news from your school - Interactive resources including event calendars and more - Quick access to online resources
ProtectOK
Instantly and anonymously report suspicious activities and receive critical safety alerts. Access emergency contacts and safety resources for the Oklahoma area. Features include real-time location sharing with friends and a safety toolbox.
- Anonymous suspicious activity reporting
- Real-time location sharing (Friend Walk)
- Emergency contact access
- Safety alerts
- Safety toolbox
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ProtectOK is a tool that allows you to instantly and anonymously report information about suspicious activities. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. ProtectOK features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for Oklahoma area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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. - Reporting: Allows you to instantly report information about suspicious activities. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SouthernTech at every 3 weeks against ProtectOK's every 26 months. SouthernTech 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SouthernTech ships an update every 3 weeks, ProtectOK every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SouthernTech | ProtectOK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southern Oklahoma Area Vo-Tech School District 20 | State of Oklahoma (OMES) |
In-app purchases
SouthernTech
No in-app purchases
ProtectOK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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