JMU Shield vs UVA Ready
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JMU Shield
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JMU Shield is the official safety app of James Madison University. It is the only app that integrates with James Madison University's safety and security systems. JMU Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the James Madison University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. JMU Shield features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the James Madison University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to James Madison University 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 James Madison University security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with JMU Police: Communicate live with safety staff at James Madison University via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - JMU SafeRides: An entirely student-run FEB organization that offers free and safe rides home to JMU students on Friday and Saturday nights from 10PM-3AM. - 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 James Madison University area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Take Action Guidelines: Students, faculty and staff who are prepared for disasters or emergencies, result in fewer impacts to the University and a quicker recovery process. - Support Resources: Access student and employee support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at James Madison University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from James Madison University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
UVA Ready
This app provides official safety and security information for the University of Virginia. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing, tip reporting, and campus maps to enhance user safety and preparedness.
- Emergency contacts
- Real-time location sharing
- Tip reporting
- Safety toolbox
- Campus maps
- Emergency procedures
- Support resources
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UVA Ready is the official safety app of University of Virginia. It is the only app that integrates with University of Virginia's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UVA Ready features include: Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Virginia area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to UVA Police Division 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. Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UVA Police Division. Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of Virginia area. Emergency Procedures: 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 Virginia. Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Virginia safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
JMU Shield and UVA Ready are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | JMU Shield | UVA Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Madison University | UVA Apps, LLC |
In-app purchases
JMU Shield
No in-app purchases
UVA Ready
No in-app purchases
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