Functional Groups vs SLU SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Functional Groups
Master organic chemistry functional groups through an engaging and interactive learning experience. Ideal for students in introductory or advanced courses, MCAT prep, and A-Level chemistry, this app covers dozens of essential groups with practice modes and progress tracking.
- 25+ basic and advanced functional groups
- 300+ organic compounds
- Multiple practice modes
- Customizable study groups
- Personalized review
- Reference table and definitions
- Progress tracking with achievements
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Ready to ace organic chemistry? Learn the functional groups you need to know - all in an engaging and interactive format. The app is ideal for introductory or advanced organic chemistry classes, MCAT prep, A-Level chemistry, and more. You’ll quickly become familiar with alcohols, esters, amides, amines, and dozens of other important functional groups. The app features: • 25+ basic and advanced functional groups • 300+ organic compounds • Multiple practice modes • Customize which groups to study • Personalized review • Reference table and definitions • Achievements to track your progress Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about pharmaceuticals, biomolecules, dangerous compounds, unique molecular structures, and more. With the Functional Groups app, learning organic chemistry is easy, straightforward, and, dare we say… fun? Give it a try and let us know what you think!
SLU SAFE
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SLU SAFE is the official safety app of Saint Louis University. It is the only app that integrates with Saint Louis University's safety and security systems. The SLU DPS has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Saint Louis University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SLU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Saint Louis University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Saint Louis 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Saint Louis 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. - 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 Saint Louis University area. - Shuttle Tracking: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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 Saint Louis University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Saint Louis University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SLU SAFE at none against Functional Groups's 1. Functional Groups's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Functional Groups sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SLU SAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Functional Groups ships an update every 4 months, SLU SAFE every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Functional Groups | SLU SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clarity Applications | Saint Louis University |
In-app purchases
Functional Groups
- Lifetime Access$9.99
SLU SAFE
No in-app purchases









