LiveSafe vs Optimal Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiveSafe
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.
- 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
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LiveSafe enables direct and discreet two-way communication with your community safety officials using text, picture, video, and audio. It also lets you virtually walk your friends and family home with SafeWalk. Plus much more!: • Request a SafeRide (if offered by your community) • Location sharing during emergencies • Access to safety resources and phone numbers • Safety map with key safety locations to keep you “in the know” PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION TO REPORT REAL-TIME EMERGENCIES IF YOUR LOCAL POLICE ORGANIZATION IS NOT LISTED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS SCREEN IN THE APP. Reports will not be immediately received by police or emergency authorities until LiveSafe coordinates with authorities to enable delivery of reports. Should an emergency arise, always dial 911. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Law enforcement agencies interested in directly receiving their local crime tips in real-time via the LiveSafe Command Dashboard are encouraged to contact LiveSafe via email at support.livesafe@vectorsolutions.com or by visiting support.vectorlivesafe.com DISCLAIMER: By downloading this application, you understand and agree to these terms: The LiveSafe application may not be linked or connected to your local police, medical, or law-enforcement authority as of yet. By using this application at this time, you will not be assisted for any and all emergencies or crime-reports submitted unless your local authorities have integrated with LiveSafe. Please check with your local authorities to see if they are integrated with LiveSafe to receive your reports. Should an emergency arise, always dial 911. THE PUBLISHER OF THE APPLICATION AND ANY AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OF LIVESAFE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY NOR RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOWNLOADING, USE, CRIME REPORTING, AND EXPECTATIONS OF SAFETY AND SECURITY. This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Optimal Authenticator
This app provides a secure way to verify your identity for accessing other applications. It uses two-factor authentication via push notifications or verification codes, and allows organizations to register trusted devices for sign-in requests.
- Two-factor authentication
- Push notification verification
- On-app verification codes
- Trusted device registration
- Secure identity verification
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With the Optimal Authenticator, quickly and securely verify your identity for access to all of your applications. Authentication features include: Two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security to your account. When signing in, after entering your password, you'll be asked to provide additional verification via the app. A push notification is sent to your mobile device to alert you of a pending two-factor verification request. Simply tap on the notification to launch the app and tap Approve to complete the verification. Alternatively, you may be prompted to enter the verification code displayed in the app. Device registration: By registering your device through the app, organizations can verify that the sign-in request is coming from a trusted device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: LiveSafe at 334 against Optimal Authenticator's 4. LiveSafe also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Optimal Authenticator's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Optimal Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveSafe has 334 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of LiveSafe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Optimal Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, Optimal Authenticator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiveSafe | Optimal Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (334 ratings) | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 334 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveSafe, Inc. | Optimal IdM |
Customer experience
LiveSafe
Optimal Authenticator
Bugs and requests
LiveSafe
Reported bugs
12 issues- 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
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- SafeWalk feature incorrectly reporting arrival before actually reaching destination
- Keyboard positioned off-screen in survey forms
- Survey form selecting wrong answers (yes instead of no)
- Login button grayed out when using Apple Keychain saved passwords
- App silently logging out users during updates
- Privacy policy page fails to load
- Escort request not being received by security (1+ hour wait)
Requested features
9 requests- 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
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- Improved response time indicators for reports
- Option to disable location tracking
- Better keyboard positioning in forms
- Persistent survey results display in app
Optimal Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LiveSafe
No in-app purchases
Optimal Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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