# LiveSafe vs ChemWhiz

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSafe | ChemWhiz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livesafe/id653666211/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemwhiz/id839352831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 7 |
| 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 | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSafe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653666214) | [Anant Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/617902493) |

## 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


### ChemWhiz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemwhiz/id839352831)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*