ASU Safe vs ASU Pocket™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASU Safe
This official university safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus safety resources, and tools to help users navigate and report concerns.
- Emergency contacts
- Real-time location sharing
- Friend tracking for walks
- Anonymous tip reporting
- Virtual walk monitoring
- Campus map and emergency plans
- Safety notifications
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ASU Safe is the official safety app of Angelo State University. It is the only app that integrates with Angelo State University's safety and security systems. University Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Angelo State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. ASU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Angelo State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Angelo State 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Angelo State 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. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Angelo State University area. - 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 Angelo State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Angelo State University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
ASU Pocket™
This app serves as a digital wallet for lifelong learners to securely store and manage their Verifiable Credentials. It provides a convenient way to access and organize educational achievements.
- Digital credential storage
- Verifiable credential management
- Lifelong learner focus
- Secure access to achievements
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ASU Pocket™ is a digital wallet that allows lifelong learners to store and manage their Verifiable Credentials (VCs).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASU Safe at 5.0 against ASU Pocket™'s 3.3. On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ASU Safe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.
| Parameter | ASU Safe | ASU Pocket™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angelo State University | Arizona State University |
Customer experience
ASU Safe
ASU Pocket™
In-app purchases
ASU Safe
No in-app purchases
ASU Pocket™
No in-app purchases









