# LiveSafe vs Access Albany

The clearest difference is rating: Access Albany at 5.0 against LiveSafe's 2.8. LiveSafe's advantage is ratings volume (334 vs 4) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). 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.

Access Albany holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveSafe has 334 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | Access Albany |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-albany/id6749162582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [City of Albany (GA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482675328) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveSafe

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

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Access Albany

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-albany/id6749162582)

Report non-emergency community issues in Albany and Dougherty County with this free app. Easily submit reports with photos or videos, track their progress, and help improve your community.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency issues, GPS location identification, Upload photos/videos, Track request status, Wide range of reportable concerns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveSafe free?

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

### Is Access Albany free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or Access Albany?

Access Albany is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Access Albany averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LiveSafe or Access Albany have ads?

Neither LiveSafe nor Access Albany shows ads.

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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.*