Western Safe vs Wick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Western Safe
This official university safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency contacts, real-time alerts, location sharing with friends, and access to campus maps and emergency procedures, even offline.
- Emergency Contacts
- Mobile Bluelight
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Tip Reporting
- Interactive Campus Maps
- Offline Emergency Procedures
- Safety Notifications
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Western Safe is the official safety app of Western Washington University. It is the only app that integrates with Western Washington University's safety and security systems. The Western Washington University (WWU) Emergency Management & Business Continuity (EMBC) in partnership with University Police, University Communications, Web Communication Technologies (WebTech) has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the [Institution] campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Western Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Western Washington University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Call University Police (Mobile Blue Light) in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a graffiti removal/ suspicious activity concern directly to Western Washington University Police. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Western Washington University area through interactive maps. - Emergency Procedures: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Western Washington University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Western Washington University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
Wick
This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by syncing calendars, pulling assignments from learning systems, and sending smart reminders. It creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused on tasks, preventing burnout.
- Syncs with Canvas and other LMS
- Integrates with personal calendars
- Sends smart reminders for deadlines
- Builds a daily plan
- Tracks assignments and exams
- Includes focus sessions
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Wick texts you smart reminders so you never miss a deadline. It pulls assignments from Canvas and other school systems, syncs your calendars, and builds one clear daily plan for your classes, clubs, work, and life. Built for busy students who want to make the most out of college without burning out. What Wick does best: • Automatically pulls assignments from Canvas, Moodle, and other Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Syncs with your calendars so classes, clubs, work shifts, internships, and personal events all live together • Texts you daily reminders and check-ins so you never miss homework, exams, or deadlines • Upload a syllabus and Wick pulls assignments, exams, and due dates • Builds a clear daily plan so you always know what’s next • Tracks assignments, exams, and commitments in one place • Includes focus sessions to help you get started and stay on task College life isn’t just homework. Wick is also built for students managing academics, activities, and real-life commitments – including students with ADHD who want everything organized in one place, not scattered across multiple apps. Students use Wick to: • Stay on top of assignments without stress • Catch deadlines before it’s too late • Stop checking multiple calendars and portals • Break down assignments into steps and build study plans • Get help locking in and staying focused App EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Western Safe at 100% against Wick's 63%. Western Safe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Wick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Western Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Western Safe | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (74 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 62.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Western Washington University | Maximal Learning, Inc. |
Customer experience
Western Safe
Wick
In-app purchases
Western Safe
No in-app purchases
Wick
- Wick Premium – Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Wick Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Wick Premium – Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
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- Wick Premium – Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year









