MyUAlberta vs uLethbridge Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyUAlberta
Stay connected with the University of Alberta community. Access campus news, events, calendars, and maps. Enhance your student experience with this official application.
- University news updates
- Event listings
- Campus calendars
- Contact information
- Interactive campus maps
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Welcome to MyUAlberta, the official University of Alberta app, featuring the essentials you need to navigate campus life and get information during emergency situations. Tap into U of A’s online resources and tools for quick and easy access to the information you need.
uLethbridge Safe
This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus security resources, and tools to help users navigate and report concerns.
- Emergency Contacts
- Mobile Bluelight for real-time location sharing
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Incident reporting to campus security
- Campus and crime mapping
- Offline emergency plans
- Safety notifications
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uLethbridge Safe is the official safety app of University of Lethbridge. It is the only app that integrates with University of Lethbridge's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Lethbridge campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. uLethbridge Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Lethbridge area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Lethbridge 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 an Incident: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Lethbridge security. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Lethbridge area. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - Transit Map: 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 University of Lethbridge. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Lethbridge 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 review sentiment: uLethbridge Safe at 100% against MyUAlberta's 16%. MyUAlberta's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 37 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyUAlberta ships an update every 6 weeks, uLethbridge Safe every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyUAlberta | uLethbridge Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Alberta | University of Lethbridge |
Customer experience
MyUAlberta
uLethbridge Safe
In-app purchases
MyUAlberta
No in-app purchases
uLethbridge Safe
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyUAlberta free?
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Do MyUAlberta or uLethbridge Safe have ads?
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