Comparison

Iowa State Safe vs myUL

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

Head to head
About

Iowa State Safe

This official university safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers direct access to emergency services, real-time location sharing for personal safety, and a comprehensive suite of tools for reporting concerns and receiving critical alerts.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Mobile Bluelight with real-time location
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Report safety concerns
  • Virtual WalkHome monitoring
  • Live chat with campus security
  • Emergency response documentation
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Iowa State Safe is the official safety app of Iowa State University. It is the only app that integrates with Iowa State University's safety and security systems. The ISU Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Iowa State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Iowa State Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Iowa State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Iowa State University 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: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Iowa State University security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security 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 ISU PD: Communicate live with safety staff at Iowa State University 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. - Emergency Response Aids: 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 Iowa State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Iowa State University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

myUL

This app provides essential campus information and services for University of Limerick students. Access features like a campus map, timetable, and library services to stay organized and connected.

Highlights
  • Campus Map
  • Timetable viewer
  • Library Access Pass
  • Library Loans
  • Campus services access
Features
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myUL is your essential companion for life on campus at University of Limerick. Access information and services by clicking icons on the home screen: Find your way with your Campus Map, view your Timetable, use the Library Access Pass, view your Library Loans, and much more… myUL helps you stay organised, connected, and informed throughout your university journey.

Screenshots

Iowa State Safe4 screens
myUL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myUL at every 3 weeks against Iowa State Safe's every 14 months. Iowa State Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Iowa State Safe against 5.0 for myUL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iowa State Safe ships an update every 14 months, myUL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Iowa State Safe versus myUL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIowa State SafemyUL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIowa State University of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Limerick

In-app purchases

None

Iowa State Safe

No in-app purchases

None

myUL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iowa State Safe free?
Iowa State Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myUL free?
myUL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Iowa State Safe or myUL?
Iowa State Safe and myUL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Iowa State Safe or myUL have ads?
Neither Iowa State Safe nor myUL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iowa State Safe or myUL?
Iowa State Safe ships an update every 14 months, and myUL every 3 weeks. Most recently, Iowa State Safe was updated on November 9, 2026 and myUL on October 30, 2026.

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