LiveSafe vs Speed Queen
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.
Speed Queen
Easily pay for washers and dryers directly from your smartphone. Check machine availability, receive notifications when your laundry is almost done, and streamline your laundry day.
- Mobile payment for washers and dryers
- View machine availability
- Location-based machine finder
- Laundry completion notifications
- Contactless payment
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The Speed Queen app makes it easy to pay for a washer or dryer right from your phone. No more last-minute searching for quarters or wondering if machines are available. Enter a location, view machine availability, pay from your phone and you are ready to go. We’ll even let you know when your laundry is almost finished. Your best laundry day starts now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Speed Queen at 4.8 against LiveSafe's 2.8. Speed Queen also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 334) and review sentiment (40% vs 23%). LiveSafe's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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.
Speed Queen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Queen has 21K ratings behind it against 334, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of LiveSafe's written reviews are positive against 40% of Speed Queen's.
LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Queen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiveSafe | Speed Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (334 ratings) | 4.8 (21K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 334 | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #171 | #136 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveSafe, Inc. | Alliance Laundry Systems LLC |
Customer experience
LiveSafe
Speed Queen
User reviews
LiveSafe
From 334 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Speed Queen
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient payment option
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful features like real-time machine availability and alerts
- 👍 Clean and organized laundromat facilities
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Minimum $10 deposit requirement
- 🔍 Lack of customer support and refund options
- 🤔 Confusing and inconsistent app behavior
- 🔒 Security and payment issues
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
Speed Queen
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes, freezes, or fails to connect to machines
- Incorrect machine availability status
- Unexpected charges or lost funds
- Issues with email verification and account login
Requested features
4 requests- Allow users to pay per cycle instead of pre-loading funds
- Implement a way to notify others when machines are available
- Add a directory to find laundromats that support the app
- Improve the app's stability and reliability
In-app purchases
LiveSafe
No in-app purchases
Speed Queen
No in-app purchases
