CampusGroups vs Tech Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CampusGroups
This app fosters private campus communities for student organizations, departments, and teams. It provides tools for communication, event management, membership tracking, and payments, enhancing student engagement and group leadership.
- Upcoming events
- Event registrations
- Campus & group feeds
- Directory & profiles
- Chat
- Attendance tracking
- Dedicated event app
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CampusGroups is your campus hub and mobile application. It's the app your school uses to bring student life, organizations, events, and services together in one place. Find your people, discover what's happening on campus, get the support you need, and get involved from day one. This is where it all lives. Find your place on campus: Browse student organizations, clubs, and groups that match your interests. Connect with other students, build friendships, and get involved from day one. Events, made easy: See what campus events are coming up, register in a few taps, and never miss what matters to you. Get help when you need it: Access campus resources, services, and support all in one place. Whether it's academic help, financial aid, or student services, the CampusGroups college student app connects you to what your school has to offer. For student leaders: Run your student organization with tools for communication, events, membership, and budgeting. Everything you need is in one place, so you can focus on what actually matters. Key features: • Upcoming campus events and event registration • Campus and group feeds • Student directory and profiles • Chat and campus communications • Campus resources, maps, and links • Attendance tracking with QR Code or Card Reader Learn more at readyeducation.com/campusgroups The CampusGroups Team at Ready Education
Tech Safe
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Tech Safe is the official safety app of NYIT. It is the only app that integrates with NYIT's safety and security systems. Campus Police have worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the NYIT campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Tech Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the NYIT area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to NYIT security in real-time in case of a crisis - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at NYIT via chat. - 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. - 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 NYIT security. - 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. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from NYIT 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 chart position: CampusGroups at #208 against Tech Safe's unranked. Tech Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | CampusGroups | Tech Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #208 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Novalsys, Inc | New York Institute of Technology |
Bugs and requests
CampusGroups
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to register for events
- Events not showing up correctly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Login issues and invalid email errors
Requested features
4 requests- Add calendar view for events
- Improve event registration flow
- Enhance search and filtering options
- Provide better notification management
Tech Safe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CampusGroups
No in-app purchases
Tech Safe
No in-app purchases









