Comparison

Bright Sky US vs CSUN SAFE

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

Head to head
About

Bright Sky US

This app offers support and information for individuals in abusive relationships or those concerned about someone they know. It provides a directory of support services, a secure journal for recording incidents, and educational resources on domestic abuse and related topics.

Highlights
  • US-wide directory of domestic abuse support services
  • Secure journal for recording incidents (text, audio, video, photos)
  • Relationship safety assessment questionnaires
  • Educational content on domestic and sexual violence
  • Information on sexual consent, stalking, and harassment
  • National helpline contact details
  • Links to additional resources
Features
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Bright Sky US is an easy to use, downloadable mobile app that provides support and information to anyone who is in an abusive relationship or worried about someone they know. The app is available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. Caution: * Bright Sky is an information app, not a safety app. * If you feel in immediate danger, contact 911 immediately. * For your protection, we recommend that you only download the app on a device that is safe for you to use. * Do not download the app if you are concerned someone else has access to your phone or cloud information. * Fill out the questionnaires only if you are in a private place, preferably alone, so that no one is able to influence the result. * Before using the app's “My Journal” feature, make sure you have an email address that is secure and that no one else has access to. If necessary, you can create a new one. * For privacy purposes, some addresses in the "Find Help" tool of the application are hidden. You can contact the organisations by phone. * Please note that all calls made through the app will appear in your phone's call history and on the payer’s bill. * The questionnaire "Am I at risk?" in the app is designed to give you an indication of signs of potential abuse in a relationship, or, in the "Family or friends at risk?" section, in the relationship of a friend or relative. However, this shouldn't be taken as the only indication of the health of a relationship. If in doubt, we always recommend contacting your nearest support or learn more about how you can help someone you know, which can be found using the app. Features: A unique US wide directory of support services specialising in domestic abuse. You can contact the one closest to you by phone from the app, by searching by area name or zip code, or by using your current location. A secure “My Journal” feature, where you can record incidents of abuse in the form of text, audio, video or photos, without any of the content being saved on the device itself. Questionnaires to assess the safety of a relationship, and an educational section focused on explaining myths about domestic and sexual violence. Information about domestic abuse and the various types of support available, advice on how to improve your online safety and help someone you know if they are experiencing domestic abuse. Advice and information on sexual consent and stalking & harassment. Contact details for national helplines that provide support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual abuse throughout the country. Links to resources and additional information on topics related to domestic abuse. It is important to be aware of your own safety when using Bright Sky. Only use this application if you feel safe. We hope you find this application useful, but please note that it is not intended for emergencies. In case of danger, call 911. By using Bright Sky you agree that in no event will the Vodafone Foundation, any member of the Vodafone Group and any party involved in the creation and dissemination of this application be liable for damages or prejudice arising from the use of Bright Sky. The information contained within Bright Sky does not constitute legal or professional advice.

About

CSUN SAFE

This official campus safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with critical safety alerts and direct access to campus security resources. Features include real-time location sharing with friends or campus security, anonymous tip reporting, and offline access to emergency procedures.

Highlights
  • Real-time location sharing with friends
  • Direct emergency contact with campus security
  • Anonymous safety concern reporting
  • Offline access to emergency procedures
  • Campus navigation maps
  • Safety notifications and instructions
Features
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CSUN SAFE is the official safety app of California State University, Northridge. It is the only app that integrates with CSUN's safety and security systems. CSUN Department of Police Services has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the CSUN campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSUN SAFE features include: - 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. - Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to CSUN security in real-time in case of a crisis - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to CSUN security. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the CSUN area. - Emergency Procedures: 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 CSUN. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CSUN safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Bright Sky US4 screens
CSUN SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSUN SAFE at 5.0 against Bright Sky US's 3.6. Bright Sky US's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CSUN SAFE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bright Sky US has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bright Sky US versus CSUN SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBright Sky USCSUN SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAspirant Consulting, LLCCalifornia State University, Northridge

Customer experience

Bright Sky US

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CSUN SAFE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bright Sky US

No in-app purchases

None

CSUN SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright Sky US free?
Bright Sky US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSUN SAFE free?
CSUN SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bright Sky US or CSUN SAFE?
CSUN SAFE is rated higher. Bright Sky US averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while CSUN SAFE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bright Sky US or CSUN SAFE have ads?
Neither Bright Sky US nor CSUN SAFE shows ads.

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