Comparison

UCCS SAFE vs CU Boulder Safe

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

Head to head
About

UCCS SAFE

Features
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UCCS SAFE is the official safety app of University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. It is the only app that integrates with University of Colorado - Colorado Springs's safety and security systems. UCCS Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UCCS SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 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. - Report an Incident: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UCCS Police. - Virtual Safety Walk: Allow UCCS Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Safety Walk and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 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 University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Colorado - Colorado Springs safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

CU Boulder Safe

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CU Boulder Safe is the official safety app for the University of Colorado Boulder. Developed by CU Boulder Police, this unique app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety and peace of mind on campus. The app keeps you informed with important safety alerts and offers instant access to crucial safety resources. Key features include: - Instant Help: The Panic Button/Mobile Bluelight sends your real-time location directly to CU Boulder Police in an emergency, or you can quickly contact emergency services for any concern. - Monitored Walks: Use Friend Walk to let a trusted contact track your journey, or request a Virtual WalkHome for real-time monitoring by CU Boulder Police. - Easy Reporting: Directly report safety concerns to CU Boulder Police with Tip Reporting. - On-Demand Resources: Access a comprehensive Safety Toolbox for various needs. - Navigation & Preparedness: Navigate campus easily with detailed Campus Maps (including Buff Bus routes and parking) and access Emergency Plans, even offline. - Stay Informed: Receive vital Safety Notifications from CU Boulder Police during emergencies and easily find Support Resources. Download CU Boulder Safe today to stay prepared and connected in any situation.

Screenshots

UCCS SAFE4 screens
CU Boulder Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UCCS SAFE at 13.0 against CU Boulder Safe's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
UCCS SAFE versus CU Boulder Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUCCS SAFECU Boulder Safe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of Colorado, Colorado SpringsUniversity of Colorado Boulder

In-app purchases

None

UCCS SAFE

No in-app purchases

None

CU Boulder Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UCCS SAFE free?
UCCS SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CU Boulder Safe free?
CU Boulder Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UCCS SAFE or CU Boulder Safe have ads?
Neither UCCS SAFE nor CU Boulder Safe shows ads.

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