Comparison

BadgerSAFE vs Laureata

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

Head to head
About

BadgerSAFE

This official safety application provides University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff with critical safety alerts and instant access to campus security resources. It offers features like emergency contacts, real-time location sharing with friends, and direct tip reporting to campus security.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Friend Walk location sharing
  • Tip Reporting to security
  • Safety Toolbox
  • Campus Maps
  • Offline Emergency Procedures
  • Support Resources access
  • Safety Notifications
Features
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BadgerSAFE is the official safety app of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is the only app that integrates with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. BadgerSAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Wisconsin-Madison area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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 concern directly to University of Wisconsin-Madison security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of Wisconsin-Madison area. - Emergency Procedures: 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Wisconsin-Madison safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

Laureata

This app helps college students master their courses with expert-curated study materials and smart learning tools. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and the ability to generate study aids from personal notes to improve understanding and track progress.

Highlights
  • Course-specific study packs
  • Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes
  • Generate study materials from notes
  • Progress tracking and grade estimates
  • Smart feedback on weak topics
  • Brain games for memory enhancement
Features
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Master your college classes with study tools built specifically for your courses. Whether you're preparing for midterms or finals, reviewing after class, or staying on top of the term, Laureata brings your course materials, study content, and progress together in one place. Key Features: - Course-Specific Study Cards & Quizzes: Study with high-quality flashcards and multiple-choice questions built around the topics covered in your college courses. - Flexible Study Modes: Switch between flashcards and quizzes to reinforce what you've learned, test your knowledge, and identify weaker areas. - Create Study Materials from Your Notes: Drop in your lecture notes, slides, or PDFs and turn them into flashcards and quizzes in seconds. - Course Mind Maps: Explore visual mind maps that connect key topics and concepts across your courses, perfect for visual learners. - Course Videos: Watch videos curated for the topics you're learning and explore concepts directly from your course. - Progress Tracking & Grade Estimates: Track your performance, see where you stand, and get a personalized grade estimate based on your study activity. - Smart Feedback: See which topics need more attention and review concepts you're most likely to forget. - Brain Games: Train your memory, focus, and attention with research-backed cognitive exercises. - Compete with Classmates and Friends: Climb the term leaderboards for your school as you study and compete for the top spot. Laureata helps you build better study habits for your college or university classes and spend your study time where it matters most. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://laureata.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://laureata.com/privacy

Screenshots

BadgerSAFE4 screens
Laureata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Laureata at 4.6 against BadgerSAFE's 3.6. Laureata also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). BadgerSAFE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Laureata sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BadgerSAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Laureata holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BadgerSAFE ships an update every 14 months, Laureata fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BadgerSAFE versus Laureata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadgerSAFELaureata
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonLaureata, Inc.

Customer experience

BadgerSAFE

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Laureata

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BadgerSAFE

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Laureata

Subscriptions3
  • Laureata Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Laureata Premium (Quarterly)$14.993 Months
  • Laureata Premium (Semesterly)$19.996 Months
One-time4
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2027$29.99
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2028$34.99
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2029$39.99
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  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2030$44.99

Questions

Is BadgerSAFE free?
BadgerSAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laureata free?
Laureata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BadgerSAFE or Laureata?
Laureata is rated higher. BadgerSAFE averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Laureata averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do BadgerSAFE or Laureata have ads?
Neither BadgerSAFE nor Laureata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BadgerSAFE or Laureata?
BadgerSAFE ships an update every 14 months, and Laureata fortnightly. Most recently, BadgerSAFE was updated on October 30, 2026 and Laureata on October 30, 2026.

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