Comparison

UMF Safe vs RAM ALERT

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

Head to head
About

UMF Safe

Features
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UMF Safe is the official safety app of University of Maine at Farmington. It is the only app that integrates with University of Maine at Farmington's safety and security systems. Campus Police have worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UMF Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Maine at Farmington area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Maine at Farmington 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 University of Maine at Farmington security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Maine at Farmington. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Maine at Farmington safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

RAM ALERT

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RAM ALERT is the official safety app of Springfield Technical Community College. It is the only app that integrates with STCC's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on STCC campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. RAM ALERT features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the STCC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Campus Police 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 Campus Police. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Police 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 Check-In: 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 β€œYou’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Springfield Technical Community 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 STCC. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from STCC safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

UMF Safe3 screens
RAM ALERT4 screens

Verdict

The call

UMF Safe and RAM ALERT are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UMF Safe versus RAM ALERT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUMF SafeRAM ALERT
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Maine SystemSPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

In-app purchases

None

UMF Safe

No in-app purchases

None

RAM ALERT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UMF Safe free?
UMF Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAM ALERT free?
RAM ALERT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UMF Safe or RAM ALERT have ads?
Neither UMF Safe nor RAM ALERT shows ads.

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