Comparison

LiveSafe vs LaundryConnect Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LiveSafe

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
Currently charting
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LiveSafe enables direct and discreet two-way communication with your community safety officials using text, picture, video, and audio. It also lets you virtually walk your friends and family home with SafeWalk. Plus much more!​:​ • Request a SafeRide (if offered by your community)​ • Location ​sharing during emergencies • Access to safety resources and phone numbers • Safety map with key safety locations to keep you “in the know” PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION TO REPORT REAL-TIME EMERGENCIES IF YOUR LOCAL POLICE ORGANIZATION IS NOT LISTED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS SCREEN IN THE APP. Reports will not be immediately received by police or emergency authorities until LiveSafe coordinates with authorities to enable delivery of reports. Should an emergency arise, always dial 911. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Law enforcement agencies interested in directly receiving their local crime tips in real-time via the LiveSafe Command Dashboard are encouraged to contact LiveSafe via email at support.livesafe@vectorsolutions.com or by visiting support.vectorlivesafe.com DISCLAIMER: By downloading this application, you understand and agree to these terms: The LiveSafe application may not be linked or connected to your local police, medical, or law-enforcement authority as of yet. By using this application at this time, you will not be assisted for any and all emergencies or crime-reports submitted unless your local authorities have integrated with LiveSafe. Please check with your local authorities to see if they are integrated with LiveSafe to receive your reports. Should an emergency arise, always dial 911. THE PUBLISHER OF THE APPLICATION AND ANY AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OF LIVESAFE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY NOR RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOWNLOADING, USE, CRIME REPORTING, AND EXPECTATIONS OF SAFETY AND SECURITY. This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

LaundryConnect Live

Features
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LaundryConnect Live gives university students real-time visibility into their campus laundry rooms — no more wasted trips to find every machine taken. SEE LIVE MACHINE STATUS Check washers and dryers in your building before you leave your room. Every machine shows its current status — Available, In Use, or finishing soon — updated in real time. GET NOTIFIED WHEN YOU'RE DONE Start your laundry, tap "Notify me when done," and go live your life. LaundryConnect Live sends you a push notification the moment your cycle ends so your clothes don't sit waiting in the machine. BUILT FOR YOUR CAMPUS LaundryConnect Live is available at multiple universities across the Northeast, including Northeastern University, Dartmouth College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, UMass Amherst, Middlebury College, Providence College, Pace University, and more. Open the app and your campus laundry rooms are right there. REPORT PROBLEMS INSTANTLY Door won't close? Machine not spinning? Submit a service request in seconds and the maintenance team gets it automatically — no hunting for a phone number or filling out a form on a computer. CHOOSE YOUR ROOM Use the built-in room selector to switch between buildings on your campus. Your last-used room is remembered so the app opens right where you need it. LaundryConnect Live is powered by Automatic Laundry, the campus laundry provider trusted at universities across the Northeast.

Screenshots

LiveSafe4 screens
LaundryConnect Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: LiveSafe at #171 against LaundryConnect Live's unranked. LaundryConnect Live's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
LiveSafe versus LaundryConnect Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveSafeLaundryConnect Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (334 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings334 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiveSafe, Inc.Automatic Laundry Services Co., Inc.

Bugs and requests

LiveSafe

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • SafeWalk feature incorrectly reporting arrival before actually reaching destination
  • Keyboard positioned off-screen in survey forms
  • Survey form selecting wrong answers (yes instead of no)
  • Login button grayed out when using Apple Keychain saved passwords
  • App silently logging out users during updates
  • Privacy policy page fails to load
  • Escort request not being received by security (1+ hour wait)

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Improved response time indicators for reports
  • Option to disable location tracking
  • Better keyboard positioning in forms
  • Persistent survey results display in app

LaundryConnect Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LiveSafe

No in-app purchases

None

LaundryConnect Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveSafe free?
LiveSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaundryConnect Live free?
LaundryConnect Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveSafe or LaundryConnect Live have ads?
Neither LiveSafe nor LaundryConnect Live shows ads.

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