# LiveSafe vs Talkin Trash LDS

The clearest difference is rating: Talkin Trash LDS at 5.0 against LiveSafe's 2.8. Talkin Trash LDS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). LiveSafe's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 1). 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.

Talkin Trash LDS 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | Talkin Trash LDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkin-trash-lds/id6471105553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [Talkin Trash LDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714811698) |

## 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


### Talkin Trash LDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkin-trash-lds/id6471105553)

This app provides luxury waste management services for residents and workers. Residents can track pickups with real-time updates, photo evidence, and instant notifications. Workers can manage their assignments and view pickup details seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Real-time pickup reports, Photo evidence and notes, Instant issue notifications, Intuitive dashboard, History tracker with filters, Profile management

**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 Talkin Trash LDS free?

Talkin Trash LDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or Talkin Trash LDS?

Talkin Trash LDS is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Talkin Trash LDS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LiveSafe or Talkin Trash LDS have ads?

Neither LiveSafe nor Talkin Trash LDS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or Talkin Trash LDS?

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talkin Trash LDS every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on October 23, 2026 and Talkin Trash LDS on October 11, 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.*