# LiveSafe vs SensusMobile

The clearest difference is rating: SensusMobile at 5.0 against LiveSafe's 2.8. SensusMobile also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). LiveSafe's advantage is ratings volume (334 vs 1) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SensusMobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveSafe has 334 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, SensusMobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | SensusMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensusmobile/id1053498740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [UVA Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/881105800) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Communicate directly with community safety officials via text, picture, video, and audio. Share your location during emergencies and virtually walk friends home. Access safety resources and a safety map.

**Highlights:** Two-way communication with safety officials, Discreet reporting via text, picture, video, audio, SafeWalk virtual escort, Location sharing during emergencies, Access to safety resources, Safety map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 SafeWalk feature enables real-time location sharing with trusted contacts
- 👍 Easy anonymous reporting of safety concerns and suspicious activity
- 🔒 Provides direct communication channel with campus/organization security
- 📱 Useful for receiving emergency notifications and alerts
- ⭐ Helpful safety resources and information access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔓 Login and authentication problems persist across multiple versions
- 📧 Unreliable email verification and password reset functionality
- ⏱️ Slow or non-functional communication with security services
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain and data consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get past login screen with persistent 'oops' errors
- Password reset emails not being received
- Unable to add organization - endless error messages
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Verification code entry field not appearing after SMS sent

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Dropdown menu for frequently entered information (names, emails)
- Larger fonts and better contrast on survey results screen
- Recent entries history for quick access
- Ability to set multiple office locations


### SensusMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensusmobile/id1053498740)

This system monitors device information, interacts with users for data input, and anonymizes collected data for research. It can track health indicators and integrate with Bluetooth sensors, requiring user configuration for data collection.

**Highlights:** Mobile sensing system, User interaction for data input, Data anonymization, Local and remote data storage, HealthKit integration, Bluetooth sensor integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveSafe free?

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

### Is SensusMobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or SensusMobile?

SensusMobile is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while SensusMobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LiveSafe or SensusMobile have ads?

Neither LiveSafe nor SensusMobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or SensusMobile?

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and SensusMobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on August 25, 2026 and SensusMobile on June 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*