# LiveSafe vs Sudkick Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudkick Mobile at 81% against LiveSafe's 23%. Sudkick Mobile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (2K vs 336). LiveSafe's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Sudkick Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudkick Mobile has 2K ratings behind it against 336, 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 81% of Sudkick Mobile's.

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, Sudkick Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | Sudkick Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudkick-mobile/id1439859899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 336 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) |

## 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


### Sudkick Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudkick-mobile/id1439859899)

Manage your laundry with ease at participating locations. This app lets you pay for washer and dryer cycles using Bluetooth and your account credit. Track your spending and receive notifications when your laundry is done.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth machine control, In-app credit purchase, Transaction history, Machine availability view, Laundry completion alerts, QR code scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive
- 🔍 Lacks visibility of machine availability
- 🔄 Inaccurate timers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and logs users out
- Issues with adding/changing payment methods
- Inconsistent connectivity to machines

**Requested features**

- Ability to add smaller amounts of money
- Show machine availability in the app
- Improve timer accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveSafe free?

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

### Is Sudkick Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or Sudkick Mobile?

Sudkick Mobile is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Sudkick Mobile averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do LiveSafe or Sudkick Mobile have ads?

Neither LiveSafe nor Sudkick Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or Sudkick Mobile?

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sudkick Mobile every 7 months. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sudkick Mobile on October 30, 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.*