Comparison

BOLT Safe vs Bold.org

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

Head to head
About

BOLT Safe

Features
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BOLT Safe is the official safety app of Goldey-Beacom College. It is the only app that integrates with Goldey-Beacom College's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the [Institution] campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. BOLT Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Goldey-Beacom College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Goldey-Beacom College security in real-time in case of a crisis - 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 A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Goldey-Beacom College security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at Goldey-Beacom College via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Goldey-Beacom College area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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 Goldey-Beacom College. - Bolts Matter, We Care: Receive instructions from Goldey-Beacom College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

Bold.org

Discover and apply for thousands of scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers exclusive opportunities, smart matching, and a streamlined application process. Earn rewards for engagement and receive direct scholarship disbursements.

Highlights
  • Thousands of exclusive scholarships
  • Smart scholarship matching
  • No-essay scholarship options
  • One-tap application
  • Direct scholarship disbursement
  • Bold Points rewards program
Features
Currently charting
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Bold.org gives you access to thousands of scholarships — find, apply, and win, all from your phone. WHY BOLD.ORG? • Thousands of exclusive scholarships with new ones added daily • Real scholarships from real donors — not a shared database • No-essay scholarships for quick wins • Smart matching to find scholarships that fit you • Apply to multiple scholarships in minutes • Earn Bold Points rewards just for using the app SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ACTUALLY PAY OUT Unlike scholarship aggregator sites that send you to broken links, Bold.org manages every scholarship end-to-end. When you win, we handle disbursement directly — to your school, your student loans, or to you. Millions of dollars awarded to students and counting. BOLD POINTS REWARDS Earn points for completing your profile, applying to scholarships, and engaging with the platform. Redeem points for student loan payments or cash back — real money, not gimmicks. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your free profile in under 2 minutes 2. Get matched with scholarships based on your background 3. Apply with one tap (no-essay) or write a standout response 4. Win scholarships and get paid TRUSTED BY MILLIONS OF STUDENTS Bold.org is the #1 scholarship platform trusted by millions of students and thousands of donors across the country. Download now and start applying. Your next scholarship is waiting.

Screenshots

BOLT Safe4 screens
Bold.org4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BOLT Safe at none against Bold.org's shown. BOLT Safe also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Bold.org's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BOLT Safe versus Bold.org: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOLT SafeBold.org
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.2K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoldey-Beacom College, Inc.Bold.org

Bugs and requests

BOLT Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bold.org

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Account login issues
  • Glitches with point redemption
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apply for scholarships directly in the app
  • More frequent point updates
  • Ability to dispute charges
  • Daily login bonus in the app
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

BOLT Safe

No in-app purchases

None

Bold.org

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOLT Safe free?
BOLT Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bold.org free?
Bold.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BOLT Safe or Bold.org have ads?
Bold.org shows ads; BOLT Safe does not.

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