Comparison

CSUSB Safe vs MyChaffey

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

Head to head
About

CSUSB Safe

Features
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CSUSB Safe is the official safety app of CSUSB. It is the only app that integrates with CSUSB's safety and security systems. University Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the CSUSB campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSUSB Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the CSUSB area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University Police. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with University Police: Communicate live with safety staff at CSUSB 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 Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the CSUSB area. - Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. - 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 CSUSB. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CSUSB safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

MyChaffey

This app provides students with a centralized hub for campus life. Access class schedules, assignments, student services, and campus events. Receive important announcements and connect with the college community.

Highlights
  • Class and assignment access
  • Student service information
  • Campus event listings
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Campus maps
  • Staff and department directory
Features
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MyChaffey is the new mobile app that connects you to your Chaffey College campus and community. Get convenient access to your classes, assignments, student services, campus events, important announcements and more. Use MyChaffey to: - Connect to your Academic and Career Community - Receive push notifications on upcoming deadlines, events and important campus updates - Find staff, professors, departments, services, organizations and peers - Conveniently access campus maps - Stay focused on your most important to-dos If you have questions about the MyChaffey App, please contact the IT Help Desk by emailing isrepairs@chaffey.edu.

Screenshots

CSUSB Safe4 screens
MyChaffey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CSUSB Safe at every 10 days against MyChaffey's every 5 months. CSUSB Safe also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). 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

CSUSB Safe ships an update every 10 days, MyChaffey every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CSUSB Safe versus MyChaffey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSUSB SafeMyChaffey
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCalifornia State University, San BernardinoUCROO Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CSUSB Safe

No in-app purchases

None

MyChaffey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CSUSB Safe free?
CSUSB Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyChaffey free?
MyChaffey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CSUSB Safe or MyChaffey have ads?
Neither CSUSB Safe nor MyChaffey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CSUSB Safe or MyChaffey?
CSUSB Safe ships an update every 10 days, and MyChaffey every 5 months. Most recently, CSUSB Safe was updated on September 10, 2026 and MyChaffey on July 9, 2026.

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