Comparison

CampusGroups vs Brandeis Safe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Upcoming events
  • Event registrations
  • Campus & group feeds
  • Directory & profiles
  • Chat
  • Attendance tracking
  • Dedicated event app
Features
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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

About

Brandeis Safe

This app provides a suite of safety tools for users within the Brandeis University area. It offers emergency contact access, a panic button, location sharing, tip reporting, and virtual walk home assistance. Users can also access campus maps and emergency plans.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight
  • Friend Walk Location Sharing
  • Tip Reporting
  • Virtual WalkHome
  • Safety Toolbox
  • Campus Maps
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Brandeis Safe features include Emergency Contacts: Quickly access the right services for both emergency and non-emergency concerns within the Brandeis University area. Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Instantly send your real-time location to Brandeis Public Safety in case of a crisis. Friend Walk: Share your live location with a trusted friend via email or SMS. Once they accept your request, they can track your journey to ensure you reach your destination safely. Tip Reporting: Easily report safety and security concerns directly to Brandeis Public Safety through multiple convenient methods. Virtual WalkHome: Request campus security to monitor your walk across campus. If you feel unsafe, a dispatcher will track your journey until you safely arrive at your destination. Safety Toolbox: Access a collection of helpful safety tools within the app: Chat with Public Safety: Communicate directly and live with Brandeis Public Safety Dispatch. Notification History: Review past push notifications from the app, including dates and times. I'm OK!: Send your location and a pre-set "You're OK" message to a contact of your choice. Campus Maps: Navigate the campus with integrated maps. Emergency Plans: Access essential campus emergency documentation to prepare for various disasters or emergencies, even without Wi-Fi or cellular data. Support Resources: Find a centralized hub of support resources to help ensure a successful experience at Brandeis University. Safety Notifications: Receive immediate alerts and instructions from Brandeis Public Safety during on-campus emergencies. Download the Brandeis University safety app today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency and to access these valuable safety resources.

Screenshots

CampusGroups4 screens
Brandeis Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CampusGroups at 4.4 against Brandeis Safe's 1.0. CampusGroups also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 1) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). 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

CampusGroups holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of CampusGroups's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brandeis Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, Brandeis Safe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CampusGroups versus Brandeis Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampusGroupsBrandeis Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNovalsys, IncBrandeis University

Customer experience

CampusGroups

All ratings5,318 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative79.0%

Brandeis Safe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Brandeis Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CampusGroups

No in-app purchases

None

Brandeis Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CampusGroups free?
CampusGroups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brandeis Safe free?
Brandeis Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CampusGroups or Brandeis Safe?
CampusGroups is rated higher. CampusGroups averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Brandeis Safe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CampusGroups or Brandeis Safe have ads?
Neither CampusGroups nor Brandeis Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CampusGroups or Brandeis Safe?
CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brandeis Safe every 2 weeks. Most recently, CampusGroups was updated on October 18, 2026 and Brandeis Safe on October 16, 2026.

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