# bSafe vs U Stop

The clearest difference is rating: U Stop at 5.0 against bSafe's 3.4. U Stop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). bSafe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (208 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. U Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

U Stop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bSafe has 208 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

bSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, U Stop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bSafe | U Stop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsafe-never-walk-alone/id459709106/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-stop/id1501758002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bipper USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459709109) | [Marty Sutton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501758001) |

## What reviewers say

### bSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsafe-never-walk-alone/id459709106)

This personal safety app helps prevent crimes and creates evidence if an incident occurs. It offers features like voice activation for SOS alerts, live streaming to guardians, and automatic audio/video recording.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated SOS alarm, Live streaming to guardians, Automatic audio/video recording, Fake call feature, Guardian network setup, Live GPS tracking (Follow Me)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bSafe Premium Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| bSafe Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| bSafe Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 24 hours Premium features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for keeping family/friends informed of location
- 🔒 Provides safety features like SOS, fake call, and audio recording
- 👍 Helpful for students and those who travel alone
- 👍 Gives peace of mind to users and their loved ones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, with frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for many core safety features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around accessing contacts and media
- 🤔 Confusing setup process and unclear free vs. paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not working
- Inability to add contacts as guardians
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to access premium features
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize SOS button and fake call settings
- Improved accuracy and reliability of location tracking
- Option to have non-app users as emergency contacts
- Better tutorial and onboarding for new users


### U Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-stop/id1501758002)

This app provides a quick and efficient way to enhance safety by offering one-touch calling for rapid response in emergencies. It aims to combat bullying and ensure faster reactions to critical situations.

**Highlights:** One-touch calling, Fast emergency response, Safety enhancement, Anti-bullying tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bSafe free?

bSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is U Stop free?

U Stop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, bSafe or U Stop?

U Stop is rated higher. bSafe averages 3.4 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while U Stop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do bSafe or U Stop have ads?

bSafe shows ads; U Stop does not.

### Which is updated more often, bSafe or U Stop?

bSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, and U Stop every 6 months. Most recently, bSafe was updated on November 9, 2026 and U Stop on November 3, 2026.

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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.*