# LiveSafe vs PopID

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PopID at 100% against LiveSafe's 23%. PopID also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.8) and device support (3 vs 1). LiveSafe's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

PopID holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveSafe has 336 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of PopID's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | PopID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popid/id6753736022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 123 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [POP-ID INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534216224) |

## 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


### PopID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popid/id6753736022)

Enroll your biometrics quickly and securely using your device's camera for seamless access to supported services. The app guides you through capturing face or palm data for easy enrollment.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure biometric enrollment, Seamless access to supported services, Step-by-step enrollment process, Uses device camera for capture, Face and palm biometric options

**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 PopID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or PopID?

PopID is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while PopID averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do LiveSafe or PopID have ads?

Neither LiveSafe nor PopID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or PopID?

LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and PopID every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on October 17, 2026 and PopID on October 19, 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.*