Comparison

UC Mobile vs Tiger Safe

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

Head to head
About

UC Mobile

Access all University of Cincinnati information in one place. Find news, events, campus maps, dining options, and safety alerts. Stay connected with athletics, libraries, and course schedules.

Highlights
  • News and Events
  • Campus Maps and Shuttle Routes
  • Athletics Information
  • Campus Dining Menus
  • Safety and Emergency Alerts
  • Library and Directory Access
  • Course and Schedule Information
Features
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The official App of the University of Cincinnati is your portal to all things UC. Find the latest: • News & Events • Maps & Shuttle Routes • Athletics • Campus Dining • Campus Safety & Emergency Info • Libraries & Directories • Courses & Schedules • Connect on Social Media

About

Tiger Safe

Features
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Tiger Safe is the official safety app of Wittenberg University. It is the only app that integrates with Wittenberg University's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Wittenberg University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Tiger Safe features include:

- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Wittenberg University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Wittenberg 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.

- Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Wittenberg University security.

- 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
      - Chat with Campus Police: Communicate live with safety staff at Wittenberg University via chat.
      - 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.

- Campus Maps
      - Campus Map: Navigate around the Wittenberg University area.
      - Parking Map: Find parking locations on campus       - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service.

- 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 Wittenberg University.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Wittenberg University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

UC Mobile4 screens
Tiger Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tiger Safe at 12.0 against UC Mobile's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UC Mobile versus Tiger Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUC MobileTiger Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUniversity of CincinnatiThe Board of Directors of Wittenberg College

In-app purchases

None

UC Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Tiger Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UC Mobile free?
UC Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiger Safe free?
Tiger Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UC Mobile or Tiger Safe have ads?
Neither UC Mobile nor Tiger Safe shows ads.

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