MyUAlbany vs SAFEBING
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyUAlbany
This app provides university students with essential tools and information to navigate campus life. It delivers personalized updates, connects users with campus resources and people, and helps manage academic tasks and events.
- Receive key notifications
- Stay updated on announcements
- Search for people and resources
- Connect with campus groups
- Manage to-do lists
- View personalized content
- Find campus events
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MyUAlbany is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the systems, information, people and updates you'll need to succeed at the University at Albany. Use MyUAlbany to: - Receive key notifications - Keep updated on announcements and alerts relevant to you - Search staff, peers, systems, groups, posts, resources and more - Connect with departments, services, organizations and peers - Stay focused on your most important to-dos - View personalized resources and content - Find and join campus events
SAFEBING
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SAFEBING is the official safety app of Binghamton University. It is the only app that integrates with Binghamton University's safety and security systems. University Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Binghamton University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SAFEBING features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Binghamton University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Campus Bluelight: Send your location to Binghamton University 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. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Binghamton University security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: - Campus Map: Navigate around the Binghamton University area. - Public Safety Map: View the location of key public safety departments - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Services: 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. - Campus Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Binghamton University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Binghamton University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
MyUAlbany and SAFEBING 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 | MyUAlbany | SAFEBING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University at Albany | Binghamton University |
In-app purchases
MyUAlbany
No in-app purchases
SAFEBING
No in-app purchases









