# Ohio State vs Wildcat Safe

The clearest difference is rating: Ohio State at 4.5 against Wildcat Safe's 2.6. Ohio State also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (793 vs 27). Wildcat Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ohio State holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ohio State has 793 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Ohio State's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wildcat Safe's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ohio State | Wildcat Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-state/id446442963/reviews)** | [2.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildcat-safe-st-ignatius-hs/id6466513314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **793** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 354 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ohio State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/436381857) | [ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND](https://appshunter.io/developer/881960697) |

## What reviewers say

### Ohio State

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-state/id446442963)

Navigate campus life with real-time transit, class schedules, building directories, and dining information. Manage your BuckID account, access academic resources, and discover student organizations. This app provides essential tools for students, faculty, and alumni.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Class schedules and grades, Campus building directory, BuckID account management, Course catalog search, Student organization listings, Apple Watch app integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent user experience
- 🚀 Helpful for students
- 🚀 Convenient features
- 🚀 Integrates well with campus life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Inaccurate bus schedules
- 🐛 Login/logout issues
- 🐛 Crashing and freezing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on launch
- Favorite bus stops not saving
- Incorrect class schedules
- Parking garage widget not working

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Carmen (learning management system)
- Add ability to view weekly calendar
- Improve bus schedule accuracy
- Expand to include more campus resources


### Wildcat Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildcat-safe-st-ignatius-hs/id6466513314)

This safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced security on campus. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus safety resources, and tools to report concerns or share your location.

**Highlights:** Emergency Contacts, Mobile Bluelight with real-time location sharing, Friend Walk location sharing, Tip Reporting to security, Safety Toolbox with Notification History, Campus Map, Emergency Plans

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ohio State free?

Ohio State is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wildcat Safe free?

Wildcat Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ohio State or Wildcat Safe?

Ohio State is rated higher. Ohio State averages 4.5 out of 5 from 793 ratings, while Wildcat Safe averages 2.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Ohio State or Wildcat Safe have ads?

Neither Ohio State nor Wildcat Safe shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*