# UNCG Mobile vs Spartan Safe

The clearest difference is rating: Spartan Safe at 4.8 against UNCG Mobile's 3.3. Spartan Safe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). UNCG Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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.

Spartan Safe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.

UNCG Mobile ships an update every 7 months, Spartan Safe every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UNCG Mobile | Spartan Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncg-mobile/id623086741/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-safe-sjsu/id6504584702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The University of North Carolina at Greensboro](https://appshunter.io/developer/623086744) | [San Jose State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/379725128) |

## What reviewers say

### UNCG Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncg-mobile/id623086741)

Access essential university information, including dining, transportation, and campus maps. Log in to view your academic schedule, records, and course catalog. Stay updated on campus news, events, and emergency alerts tailored to your role.

**Highlights:** Campus dining and transportation info, Interactive campus maps, Academic schedule and records access, Course catalog viewing, Opt-in channels for groups and clubs, Emergency alerts and weather updates, Role-tailored content

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spartan Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-safe-sjsu/id6504584702)

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers direct access to emergency services, real-time location sharing, and important safety alerts. Users can also find campus maps, emergency guides, and support resources.

**Highlights:** Emergency contact for Police/Fire/EMS, Real-time location sharing for safety, Friend Walk for safe travel, Tip reporting for security concerns, Safety escort and Safe Ride requests, Campus maps and emergency guides, Safety notifications and alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UNCG Mobile free?

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

### Is Spartan Safe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UNCG Mobile or Spartan Safe?

Spartan Safe is rated higher. UNCG Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Spartan Safe averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do UNCG Mobile or Spartan Safe have ads?

Neither UNCG Mobile nor Spartan Safe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UNCG Mobile or Spartan Safe?

UNCG Mobile ships an update every 7 months, and Spartan Safe every 10 months. Most recently, UNCG Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spartan Safe on November 4, 2026.

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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.*
