UCR SAFE vs UC Berkeley Safety
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UCR SAFE
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UCR SAFE is the official safety app of the University of California, Riverside. It is the only app that integrates with the University of California, Riverside's safety and security systems. The Office of Emergency Management has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of California, Riverside campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UCR SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the UCR area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to the University of California, Riverside security 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 safety/security concern directly to the UCR security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of California, Riverside area. - Emergency Plans: 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 the University of California, Riverside. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from UCR safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
UC Berkeley Safety
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UC Berkeley Safety is the official safety app of University of California, Berkeley. It is the only app that integrates with UC Berkeley's safety and security systems. The University of California Police Department (UCPD) has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the UC Berkeley campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UC Berkeley Safety App features include: - 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. - Mobile Panic: Send your location to UCPD in real-time in case of a crisis - Anonymous Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UCPD. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the UC Berkeley area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - SafeWalk / Night Shuttle: UC Berkeley offers comprehensive free night safety services made up of Safewalk escort, night shuttle buses, and a door-to-door service. The time of day determines what services are available. - 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. - Preparedness Resources: Access emergency resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at UC Berkeley. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the UC Berkeley area. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from UC Berkeley safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
UCR SAFE and UC Berkeley Safety are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | UCR SAFE | UC Berkeley Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of California Riverside | University of California, Berkeley |
In-app purchases
UCR SAFE
No in-app purchases
UC Berkeley Safety
No in-app purchases








