Comparison

LiveSafe vs ChemWhiz

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
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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

ChemWhiz

This app simplifies chemistry calculations by quickly finding molar mass from chemical formulas and converting between common units. It also provides detailed information for every element in the periodic table.

Highlights
  • Calculate molar mass from chemical formulas
  • Convert between common chemical units
  • Access comprehensive periodic table data
  • Share calculations and element information
  • Today widget for clipboard calculations
  • Share extension for selected text calculations
Features
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Best iOS App/3rd place overall winner at HS Hacks 2014! Tired of wasting your time doing menial calculations during chemistry labs? Then ChemWhiz is the app for you. Quickly find the molar mass of any chemical simply by typing its formula. Convert between common units like moles, liters, and grams. And view at-a-glance information about every element in the periodic table. • Enter chemical formulas and quickly check their molar mass • Quickly convert between common units of any chemical • Scroll through a vertical periodic table with all the information you'll need • Share calculations and elements through Facebook, Twitter, and more • Fully updated for iOS 12, iPhone XS Max, and the iPad Pro • Today widget to calculate the molar mass of the device's clipboard (requires iOS 10) • Share extension to calculate the molar mass of selected text anywhere across the device • 3D Touch shortcuts and previews throughout Stop wasting your time with calculations. Download ChemWhiz today! Created by Anant J, Aakash A, Youssef S, and Kamesh V.

Screenshots

LiveSafe4 screens
ChemWhiz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChemWhiz at 100% against LiveSafe's 23%. ChemWhiz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and device support (3 vs 1). LiveSafe's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChemWhiz 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 7, 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 ChemWhiz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LiveSafe versus ChemWhiz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveSafeChemWhiz
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (336 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings336 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiveSafe, Inc.Anant Jain

Customer experience

LiveSafe

All ratings336 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative72.9%

ChemWhiz

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ChemWhiz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LiveSafe

No in-app purchases

None

ChemWhiz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveSafe free?
LiveSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChemWhiz free?
ChemWhiz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiveSafe or ChemWhiz?
ChemWhiz is rated higher. LiveSafe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while ChemWhiz averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do LiveSafe or ChemWhiz have ads?
Neither LiveSafe nor ChemWhiz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveSafe or ChemWhiz?
LiveSafe ships an update every 6 weeks, and ChemWhiz every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiveSafe was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChemWhiz on November 1, 2026.

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