# 5 vs CSUSM Cougar Safe

The clearest difference is rating: CSUSM Cougar Safe at 3.0 against 5's 1.4. 5's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CSUSM Cougar Safe holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 | CSUSM Cougar Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-star-students/id606076034/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csusm-cougar-safe/id6783056032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5 Star Students Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/606076037) | [California State University San Marcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112964021) |

## What reviewers say

### 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-star-students/id606076034)

Access school-related data, including points, rewards, and activities, directly from your mobile device. Stay informed with school news and notifications, and utilize your digital ID for event check-ins. Participate in surveys and voting polls easily.

**Highlights:** View points and rewards, Access activities and events, Participate in surveys and polls, Receive school news and notifications, Digital ID for event check-in

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to rewards
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized
- 🚀 Efficient tracking of assignments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive monitoring of bathroom usage
- 🤖 Invasive tracking of student locations
- 🤯 Causing mental health issues and stress
- 🤬 Ruining family/personal relationships
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable notifications
- Syncing issues across devices
- Unauthorized access to user data

**Requested features**

- More privacy controls
- Flexible bathroom pass system
- Improved user interface and experience


### CSUSM Cougar Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csusm-cougar-safe/id6783056032)

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with essential safety information and emergency preparedness tools for the campus community. It offers instant safety alerts, emergency contact options, and features like real-time location sharing for personal safety.

**Highlights:** Emergency Contacts, Safety Alerts, Mobile Bluelight, Friend Walk, Tip Reporting, Emergency Procedures

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 free?

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

### Is CSUSM Cougar Safe free?

CSUSM Cougar Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 5 or CSUSM Cougar Safe?

CSUSM Cougar Safe is rated higher. 5 averages 1.4 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while CSUSM Cougar Safe averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 5 or CSUSM Cougar Safe have ads?

Neither 5 nor CSUSM Cougar Safe shows ads.

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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.*