Comparison

LiveSafe vs TinyPoll

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

TinyPoll

Easily create and participate in polls directly within iMessage conversations. Settle debates, make group decisions, or gather quick feedback from friends without leaving the chat. Enjoy live vote tracking and the flexibility to change your mind.

Highlights
  • Easy poll creation
  • Vote within iMessage
  • Change votes anytime
  • Live vote tracking
  • Unlimited votes (free tier)
  • Unlimited polls (paid tier)
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TinyPoll is a quick and fun way to make decisions with your friends. With just a couple of taps, you and your friends can easily decide between pizza or tacos – all without ever leaving iMessage. Choose the perfect movie time, get feedback on your outfit, or even settle age-old debates like if that dress is actually blue or white. The possibilities are nearly endless! Features: - Easy poll creation - Add your vote right from the conversation - Change your mind as many times as you'd like - Watch the votes roll in live Available for free: - Create 1 free poll per day - 3 options per poll - Unlimited votes Upgrade for additional features: - Unlimited polls - Up to 5 options per poll How to uninstall: Because this is an iMessage-only app, you must remove the app in iMessage. If you wish to uninstall the app, just follow these steps: 1) Go to a conversation in iMessage 2) Tap the apps icon to reveal the apps 3) Swipe all the way to the end of the list 4) Tap the “...” button 5) Find TinyPoll or any other iMessage app you’d like to remove 6) Swipe left on the row in the list 7) Tap Delete Unlimited Subscription If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current price for Unlimited is $1.99 / yr USD, and may vary from country to country. Privacy Policy: https://usetinypoll.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://usetinypoll.com/terms

Screenshots

LiveSafe4 screens
TinyPoll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveSafe at none against TinyPoll's 1. LiveSafe also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.5). TinyPoll's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TinyPoll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. LiveSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveSafe holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 153 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of LiveSafe's written reviews are positive against 28% of TinyPoll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, TinyPoll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LiveSafe versus TinyPoll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveSafeTinyPoll
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (336 ratings) — better2.5 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews28.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings336 — better153
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiveSafe, Inc.Josh Pyles

Customer experience

LiveSafe

All ratings336 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative72.9%

TinyPoll

All ratings152 ratings
Positive34.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative59.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative59.6%

User reviews

LiveSafe

From 336 App Store ratings

What 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

TinyPoll

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy polling
  • 👍 Helpful for group decision-making
  • 💡 Integrates well with iMessage

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
  • ⏱️ Limited to one poll per 24 hours
  • 💰 Paid subscription for more features
  • 🗑️ Difficult to uninstall

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

TinyPoll

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezes iMessage app
  • Polls disappear after sending

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow non-app users to vote
  • Increase free poll limit
  • Provide multiple choice options
  • Add web-based voting

In-app purchases

None

LiveSafe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TinyPoll

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited (1 year)14 Days trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveSafe free?
LiveSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyPoll free?
TinyPoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or TinyPoll?
LiveSafe is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while TinyPoll averages 2.5 from 153 ratings.
Do LiveSafe or TinyPoll have ads?
Neither LiveSafe nor TinyPoll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or TinyPoll?
LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and TinyPoll every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on October 23, 2026 and TinyPoll on October 24, 2026.

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