Comparison

LIUMobile vs HofstraSafe

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

Head to head
About

LIUMobile

Navigate campus, explore course details, and stay informed about campus news and events. This app brings Long Island University's resources directly to your mobile device, including maps with augmented reality features and athletic updates.

Highlights
  • Campus maps with augmented reality
  • Course catalog browsing and search
  • Athletics scores and schedules
  • Campus news updates
  • Emergency contact information
  • Image browsing and sharing
Features
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Stay connected with Long Island University wherever you are. Find out how to get around campus, check out course details, stay up-to-date with the latest campus news, and more. It’s Long Island University in the palm of your hand! Features: Maps - Find out where you are and where you need to go. Leverage Augmented Reality to discover new places on campus. Courses - Plan your semester on the go. Browse and search the course catalog, view class times, locations and more. Athletics - Stay up to date with LIU Brooklyn and Post athletics. Check schedules, scores, and news for your favorite teams. Campus Life - Get the latest headlines, and browse and search recent articles to stay on top of the most important campus news. Photos - Search, browse, download and share images from Long Island University collections. Emergency - Access important numbers when you need them. Call to report an emergency or get information from the Long Island University Hotline.

About

HofstraSafe

Features
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HofstraSafe is the official safety app of Hofstra University. It is the only app that integrates with Hofstra University's safety and security systems. Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Hofstra University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. HofstraSafe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Access the appropriate Hofstra University contacts in case of an emergency. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Hofstra University public safety in real-time in case of a crisis. - Share my Trip: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device who can track your location in real-time. The friend will also be able to trigger a call to emergency services. - Safety Toolkit: Explore safety tools provided in one convenient app. - Emergency Support: Access some of the most common support resources available to the Hofstra University community. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Hofstra University public safety in the event of an on-campus emergency. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the application content or represent that the application or the application content is error-free or capable of operating on an uninterrupted basis. The application is provided "as is" and "as available" and without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent allowable under applicable law, all warranties, whether express or implied, are hereby disclaimed, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. Use of the application is at the user’s own risk. To the fullest extent allowable under applicable law, Hofstra University and its officers, employees and trustees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or related to: (i) use or misuse of the application or the application content; (ii) inability to access or use the application or the application content; (iii) any loss or corruption of data or information submitted via the application; or (iv) any communications or services provided by, or requested from, Hofstra University via the application.

Screenshots

LIUMobile3 screens
HofstraSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LIUMobile at every 3 months against HofstraSafe's every 34 months. LIUMobile also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LIUMobile ships an update every 3 months, HofstraSafe every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LIUMobile versus HofstraSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIUMobileHofstraSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Island UniversityHofstra University

In-app purchases

None

LIUMobile

No in-app purchases

None

HofstraSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIUMobile free?
LIUMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HofstraSafe free?
HofstraSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LIUMobile or HofstraSafe have ads?
Neither LIUMobile nor HofstraSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIUMobile or HofstraSafe?
LIUMobile ships an update every 3 months, and HofstraSafe every 34 months. Most recently, LIUMobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and HofstraSafe on November 10, 2026.

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