# HINDS ALERT vs MyHolmes

The clearest difference is rating: HINDS ALERT at 5.0 against MyHolmes's 4.8. HINDS ALERT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). MyHolmes's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

HINDS ALERT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyHolmes has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HINDS ALERT | MyHolmes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinds-alert/id6475778691/reviews)** | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myholmes/id6502962425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hinds Community College District Public Improvement Corporation (the Corporation)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725159300) | [Holmes Community College](https://appshunter.io/developer/538043095) |

## What reviewers say

### HINDS ALERT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinds-alert/id6475778691)

This safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency alerts, direct communication with campus police, and tools to share your location with friends or have your walk monitored.

**Highlights:** Emergency Contacts, Mobile Bluelight with real-time location, Friend Walk location sharing, Report safety concerns to campus police, Virtual Guardian monitoring, Live chat with campus police, Campus map and safety guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyHolmes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myholmes/id6502962425)

This mobile application provides students and faculty with convenient access to campus resources and information. Stay updated on news, events, and important announcements from the college.

**Highlights:** Campus news and announcements, Event information, Access to college resources, Student and faculty portal, Important updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HINDS ALERT free?

HINDS ALERT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyHolmes free?

MyHolmes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HINDS ALERT or MyHolmes?

HINDS ALERT is rated higher. HINDS ALERT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MyHolmes averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do HINDS ALERT or MyHolmes have ads?

Neither HINDS ALERT nor MyHolmes shows ads.

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