Comparison

Bold.org vs Ringling Safe

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

Head to head
About

Bold.org

Discover and apply for thousands of exclusive scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers smart matching, one-tap applications for no-essay scholarships, and rewards for engagement, helping students secure funding for their education.

Highlights
  • Thousands of exclusive scholarships
  • Smart matching to scholarships
  • One-tap application
  • No-essay scholarship options
  • Earn Bold Points rewards
  • Direct scholarship disbursement
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.

About

Ringling Safe

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Ringling Safe is an all-in-one mobile safety app for the Ringling College of Art and Design community. It's designed to help you stay safe on and around campus with a variety of easy-to-use tools. Ringling Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct service in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Ringling Public Safety in real-time in case of an emergency - 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/security concern directly to Ringling Public Safety. - 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 Public Safety: Communicate live with Ringling Public Safety Dispatch. - Notification History: Find previous push notifications for this app with the date and time. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. - Support Resources: Access support resources and campus maps in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Ringling College of Art and Design. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Ringling College of Art and Design when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Bold.org4 screens
Ringling Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ringling Safe at none against Bold.org's shown. Ringling Safe also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Bold.org's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bold.org versus Ringling Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBold.orgRingling Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBold.orgRingling Safe

Bugs and 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

Ringling Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bold.org

No in-app purchases

None

Ringling Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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