Comparison

JMU Shield vs Beam

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

Beam

This app provides ensembles with tools to organize, annotate, and perform music collaboratively. It streamlines rehearsal processes, allowing for easy score management and shared annotation layers for different roles. Access a library of free sheet music and integrate with other tools for attendance and drill management.

Highlights
  • Interactive music organization
  • Score annotation tools
  • Customizable annotation layers
  • Sheet music library access
  • Attendance tracking integration
  • Seamless page management
Features
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Beam transforms rehearsal into an interactive experience, giving ensembles powerful tools to organize, annotate, and perform music together. Built for bands, orchestras, choirs, drum corps, and performing ensembles of every kind, Beam makes it easy to keep every performer on the same page, whether you’re in rehearsal, on the field, or on stage. NEW * Completely redesigned interface now integrated with the full Arc ecosystem * Update licenses or access in Beam, and changes are reflected across all Arc products * Easily upload, re-order and crop scores in the re-designed upload center * Create and save customizable annotation tools Features for Members * One login grants you access to Beam, UDBapp, and Geo * Check-in with Geo without ever leaving Beam, no more interrupted rehearsals * Discover free sheet music in the Beam Public Library Features for Admins and Staff * Easily add, edit, or delete scores in your ensemble's account directly from the app * Assign collections, set lists and songs based on subject, group or subgroup * One tap access to UDB for drill, and Geo for attendance * Discover royalty free sheet music in the Beam Public Library ready to perform or record Integrated with the Arc Ecosystem As part of the Arc ecosystem, Beam integrates seamlessly with UDBapp and Geo, so your music, drill, attendance, and rehearsal tools all work together. With Arc, Beam now offers: * A single login for all your Arc apps: Directors, staff, and performers can access everything they need in one connected platform. * Seamless page management: Edit one or multiple pages at a time with the crop, cut, and delete tools. Reorder, or duplicate pages, and assign a single page to multiple parts all from the upload screens. * Custom Annotation Layers: Role-dependent layers offer directors, students and staff managed access to annotations and notes. * Calendar & Attendance Integration with Geo: See full rehearsal and performance schedules, check-in to events with multiple locations, and track attendance throughout the season. Use Live Attendance to get a real-time view of who is at rehearsal and who is not.

Screenshots

JMU Shield4 screens
Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JMU Shield at 13.0 against Beam'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 Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJMU ShieldBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJames Madison UniversityUltimate Drill Book

In-app purchases

None

JMU Shield

No in-app purchases

None

Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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