BadgerSAFE vs Illini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Emergency Contacts
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Tip Reporting to security
- Safety Toolbox
- Campus Maps
- Offline Emergency Procedures
- Support Resources access
- Safety Notifications
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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.
Illini
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Illini-Alert+ features: • Emergency Notifications: Receive Illini-Alerts on your phone. • Call and text 911. • Take Emergency Action (TEA) guides for general emergency actions. • Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for building-specific emergency actions. • Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or text. Once your friend accepts the Friend Walk request you pick your destination and your friend can track your location in real time until you arrive safely. • University emergency plans. Download today to best ensure you're prepared for emergencies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Illini at daily against BadgerSAFE's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BadgerSAFE ships an update every 14 months, Illini daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BadgerSAFE | Illini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Wisconsin-Madison | University of Illinois |
In-app purchases
BadgerSAFE
No in-app purchases
Illini
No in-app purchases









