Comparison

JMU Shield vs Geo

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Geo

Streamline group event management with shared calendars and real-time attendance tracking. Easily handle excuse requests, set automated reminders, and export attendance data for various groups and subjects. Integrates with other Arc products for a comprehensive overview.

Highlights
  • Live attendance widgets
  • Excuse request management
  • Shared calendars
  • Geo-fenced check-in
  • Automated reminders
  • Exportable attendance records
  • Smart Access permissions
Features
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The most efficient way to manage shared calendars and attendance for groups. Geo Includes: • Live Attendance Widgets to get a real-time view of who has arrived at your event and who hasn’t • Manage excuse requests for single and recurring events all in one place • Shared calendars across Organizations, Subjects and Groups to see full rehearsal and performance schedules • Check-in simultaneously across multiple locations, and save frequently used locations as • Track attendance throughout the season with filterable exports by Organizations, Subjects and Groups • See upcoming events within other Arc products on the native overview screens Features for Members • Push notifications for calendar reminders and check-ins so you never miss an update • Shared calendars let you stay up-to-date and keep your whole community in the loop Features for Admins and Staff • Share features and functionality with selected users through Smart Access. • Set automated reminders so your whole team will get a push notification when it's time to check-in • Export attendance records by user, event, and time range with a robust set of filters to get the exact data you need. Differentiators • Built for groups - no more duplicate calendars across similar groups • Real-time attendance view gives you a snapshot in the moment • Geo-fenced check-in allows you to choose exactly where members need to be Integrates the Full Suite of Arc Products Geo syncs directly with UDBapp Pro and Beam allowing you to see who is present, tardy, or absent without ever leaving the app. The new Attendance Widget in UDBapp Pro displays attendance right on the drill screen, and in Beam you can check in to any event while reading through your music with just a few taps.

Screenshots

JMU Shield4 screens
Geo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JMU Shield at 13.0 against Geo's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JMU Shield versus Geo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJMU ShieldGeo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJames Madison UniversityUltimate Drill Book

In-app purchases

None

JMU Shield

No in-app purchases

None

Geo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JMU Shield free?
JMU Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geo free?
Geo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JMU Shield or Geo have ads?
Neither JMU Shield nor Geo shows ads.

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