Comparison

BadgerSAFE vs Xolvera

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

Xolvera

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Xolvera is the algebra game that turns practice into play. Open the app and start solving — no account, no email, no signup required. Race the clock to crack equations, factor polynomials, and master identities across six themed topics that scale to your level. Whether you're brushing up for a test, helping your kid through homework, or just love a quick mental workout, Xolvera meets you where you are and pushes you forward. JUMP IN INSTANTLY • No account needed to play. Tap a topic and go. • Sign in only when you want to save scores and compete on the leaderboard. • Six themed topics, adaptive difficulty, and a live timer on every question. WHAT YOU'LL PLAY • Equation Solver — linear and quadratic equations • Factor Finder — greatest common factor practice • Group & Crack — factoring by grouping • Pattern Power — binomial expansions and patterns • Algebra Magic — algebraic identities • Factor Master — advanced factoring challenges WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Adaptive difficulty — questions get harder as you improve, so you're always at your edge • Streaks, points, and live timer to keep every session sharp • Optional hints when you're stuck • Daily, Weekly, and All-Time leaderboards (sign in to compete) • Detailed answer history so you can learn from every miss (sign in to save) PERFECT FOR • Students from middle school through college algebra • Parents and teachers reinforcing core algebra skills • Anyone who wants 5-minute mental workouts that actually move the needle NO ADS. NO TRACKING. Xolvera doesn't run ads, doesn't sell your data, and doesn't track you across other apps. Just algebra, scored and ranked. Account is optional. If you want to save your scores, build streaks, and chase the top of the leaderboard, sign up with just an email — no password to remember, no verification codes. Your progress, scores, and history sync to your account and you can delete everything in two taps from the Profile tab. Solve faster. Power up. Welcome to Xolvera.

Screenshots

BadgerSAFE4 screens
Xolvera4 screens

Verdict

The call

BadgerSAFE and Xolvera are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BadgerSAFE versus Xolvera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadgerSAFEXolvera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonRajana Devassykutty

In-app purchases

None

BadgerSAFE

No in-app purchases

None

Xolvera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BadgerSAFE free?
BadgerSAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xolvera free?
Xolvera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BadgerSAFE or Xolvera have ads?
Neither BadgerSAFE nor Xolvera shows ads.

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