# LiveSafe vs Barnacle Enforcer

The clearest difference is rating: Barnacle Enforcer at 5.0 against LiveSafe's 2.8. Barnacle Enforcer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). LiveSafe's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Barnacle Enforcer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveSafe has 336 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, Barnacle Enforcer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | Barnacle Enforcer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnacle-enforcer/id1450825993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [ITSA Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450825992) |

## 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


### Barnacle Enforcer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnacle-enforcer/id1450825993)

This app helps enforcers manage the deployment and activity of Barnacle devices. It provides detailed device information, including location, and allows users to report issues.

**Highlights:** Manage deployment lifecycle, View device activity, See detailed device information, Get directions to devices, Report device issues

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveSafe free?

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

### Is Barnacle Enforcer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or Barnacle Enforcer?

Barnacle Enforcer is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Barnacle Enforcer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LiveSafe or Barnacle Enforcer have ads?

Neither LiveSafe nor Barnacle Enforcer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or Barnacle Enforcer?

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barnacle Enforcer every 5 weeks. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on October 23, 2026 and Barnacle Enforcer 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.*