Comparison

MountieApp vs Safe APU

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

Head to head
About

MountieApp

Access essential campus information for Mt. SAC, including faculty contacts, a campus map, event listings, and college news. Stay updated on your grades, class schedule, and registration details, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Faculty and staff directory
  • Interactive campus map
  • College event listings
  • Campus news updates
  • Student grades access
  • Daily class schedule
  • Course catalog access
Features
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MountieAPP, the official Mt. SAC mobile application, provides you with faculty and staff contact information, a campus map with a list of buildings, college events, campus news, student grades, daily class schedule, registration hold information, and access to an electronic copy of the course catalog. On campus or on the go, access all-things Mt. SAC wherever you are 24/7 from your mobile devices.

About

Safe APU

This official university safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced security on campus. It delivers critical safety alerts, offers direct access to campus safety resources, and includes tools for emergency contact and location sharing.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Mobile Bluelight with real-time location
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Tip Reporting to campus security
  • Safety Toolbox with location sharing and 'I'm OK!'
  • Campus and Crime Maps
  • Offline Emergency Plans
Features
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Safe APU is the official safety app of Azusa Pacific University. It is the only app that integrates with Azusa Pacific University's safety and security systems. Campus Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Azusa Pacific University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Safe APU features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Azusa Pacific University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University security. - 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. - Maps       - Campus Map: Navigate around the Azusa Pacific University area.       - Crime Map: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. - 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 Azusa Pacific University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Azusa Pacific University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

MountieApp4 screens
Safe APU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Safe APU at 5.0 against MountieApp's 2.8. Safe APU also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). MountieApp's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Safe APU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MountieApp ships an update every 10 months, Safe APU every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MountieApp versus Safe APU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountieAppSafe APU
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMt. San Antonio CollegeAzusa Pacific University

Customer experience

MountieApp

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative37.1%

Safe APU

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MountieApp

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • White screen upon opening
  • Kicked out after sign-in attempt
  • Not supported with iOS 18 update
  • App crashes when selecting items
Show 6 more
  • Logged out upon crashing
  • Login failed errors
  • App slows down iPhone
  • Assistive features upside down
  • Incompatible with older iPhones
  • App hangs and crashes on iOS 6 betas

Requested features

10 requests
  • Stay logged in feature
  • In-app course catalog search
  • Add career/job opportunities tab
  • Save login information
  • Email access within the app
Show 5 more
  • Community Ed classes section
  • Integration with Google Maps for location
  • Ability to view waitlist positions
  • Full portal functionality in app
  • Remember me feature improvement

Safe APU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MountieApp

No in-app purchases

None

Safe APU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MountieApp free?
MountieApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe APU free?
Safe APU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MountieApp or Safe APU?
Safe APU is rated higher. MountieApp averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Safe APU averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MountieApp or Safe APU have ads?
Neither MountieApp nor Safe APU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MountieApp or Safe APU?
MountieApp ships an update every 10 months, and Safe APU every 9 months. Most recently, MountieApp was updated on October 14, 2026 and Safe APU on October 1, 2026.

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