# Worcester PD Mobile vs LiveSafe

The clearest difference is rating: LiveSafe at 2.8 against Worcester PD Mobile's 1.9. LiveSafe also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (334 vs 7). Worcester PD Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

LiveSafe holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveSafe has 334 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Worcester PD Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of LiveSafe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Worcester PD Mobile ships an update every 8 months, LiveSafe every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on August 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worcester PD Mobile | LiveSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worcester-pd-mobile/id622507789/reviews) | **[2.8 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **334** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 74 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [City of Worcester, Massachusetts](https://appshunter.io/developer/622507792) | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) |

## What reviewers say

### Worcester PD Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worcester-pd-mobile/id622507789)

Stay informed with real-time crime maps, news, and alerts directly from the police department. Access live scanner feeds, submit crime tips, and view department videos and photos. This app enhances public safety by providing instant access to crucial information.

**Highlights:** Live scanner feed, Submit crime tips, Real-time crime maps, Latest news updates, Department videos and photos, Instant alerts, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LiveSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Communicate directly with community safety officials via text, picture, video, and audio. Share your location during emergencies and virtually walk friends home. Access safety resources and a safety map.

**Highlights:** Two-way communication with safety officials, Discreet reporting via text, picture, video, audio, SafeWalk virtual escort, Location sharing during emergencies, Access to safety resources, Safety map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 SafeWalk feature enables real-time location sharing with trusted contacts
- 👍 Easy anonymous reporting of safety concerns and suspicious activity
- 🔒 Provides direct communication channel with campus/organization security
- 📱 Useful for receiving emergency notifications and alerts
- ⭐ Helpful safety resources and information access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔓 Login and authentication problems persist across multiple versions
- 📧 Unreliable email verification and password reset functionality
- ⏱️ Slow or non-functional communication with security services
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain and data consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get past login screen with persistent 'oops' errors
- Password reset emails not being received
- Unable to add organization - endless error messages
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Verification code entry field not appearing after SMS sent

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Dropdown menu for frequently entered information (names, emails)
- Larger fonts and better contrast on survey results screen
- Recent entries history for quick access
- Ability to set multiple office locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worcester PD Mobile free?

Worcester PD Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LiveSafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Worcester PD Mobile or LiveSafe?

LiveSafe is rated higher. Worcester PD Mobile averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LiveSafe averages 2.8 from 334 ratings.

### Do Worcester PD Mobile or LiveSafe have ads?

Neither Worcester PD Mobile nor LiveSafe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worcester PD Mobile or LiveSafe?

Worcester PD Mobile ships an update every 8 months, and LiveSafe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Worcester PD Mobile was updated on August 25, 2026 and LiveSafe on August 25, 2026.

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