# LiveSafe vs TinyPoll

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.

Both are free to download. TinyPoll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. LiveSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | TinyPoll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews)** | [2.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **28.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [Josh Pyles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073806345) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveSafe

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

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


### TinyPoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012)

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)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes iMessage app
- Polls disappear after sending

**Requested features**

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


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