Comparison

ProtectOK vs Alva Goldbugs

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

Head to head
About

ProtectOK

Instantly and anonymously report suspicious activities and receive critical safety alerts. Access emergency contacts and safety resources for the Oklahoma area. Features include real-time location sharing with friends and a safety toolbox.

Highlights
  • Anonymous suspicious activity reporting
  • Real-time location sharing (Friend Walk)
  • Emergency contact access
  • Safety alerts
  • Safety toolbox
Features
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ProtectOK is a tool that allows you to instantly and anonymously report information about suspicious activities. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. ProtectOK features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for Oklahoma 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. - Reporting: Allows you to instantly report information about suspicious activities. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

Alva Goldbugs

Stay informed about school district events, customize notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get live updates from administration and easily find staff contact information.

Highlights
  • Event listings with calendar integration
  • Customizable notifications by organization
  • Weekly cafeteria menus
  • Live district updates feed
  • Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for Alva Goldbugs. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

ProtectOK3 screens
Alva Goldbugs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProtectOK at 3.8 against Alva Goldbugs's 1.8. ProtectOK also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Alva Goldbugs's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProtectOK holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProtectOK ships an update every 26 months, Alva Goldbugs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProtectOK versus Alva Goldbugs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtectOKAlva Goldbugs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperState of Oklahoma (OMES)Alva Public Schools

Customer experience

ProtectOK

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Alva Goldbugs

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

ProtectOK

No in-app purchases

None

Alva Goldbugs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProtectOK free?
ProtectOK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alva Goldbugs free?
Alva Goldbugs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProtectOK or Alva Goldbugs?
ProtectOK is rated higher. ProtectOK averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Alva Goldbugs averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do ProtectOK or Alva Goldbugs have ads?
Neither ProtectOK nor Alva Goldbugs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProtectOK or Alva Goldbugs?
ProtectOK ships an update every 26 months, and Alva Goldbugs every 3 months. Most recently, ProtectOK was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alva Goldbugs on October 30, 2026.

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