Comparison

UC Berkeley Safety vs Hackathons @ Berkeley

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Hackathons @ Berkeley

This app serves as an official companion for an AI hackathon, providing a central hub for attendees. Users can view the schedule, filter events, set reminders, and access venue maps. It also facilitates receiving important announcements and digital credentials.

Highlights
  • View full hackathon schedule
  • Search and filter events
  • Bookmark events for reminders
  • Explore venue maps
  • Receive announcements
  • Access digital badge
Features
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The HackBerkeley app is the official companion app for AI Hackathon 2026. Use it as the perfect hive to: - View the full hackathon schedule - Search and filter events by type and timing - Bookmark events for reminders - Explore venue maps and linked event locations - Receive important announcements and updates - Access your digital badge and wallet pass

Screenshots

UC Berkeley Safety4 screens
Hackathons @ Berkeley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: UC Berkeley Safety at 3 against Hackathons @ Berkeley's 1. UC Berkeley Safety also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
UC Berkeley Safety versus Hackathons @ Berkeley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUC Berkeley SafetyHackathons @ Berkeley
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of California, BerkeleyCal Hacks Foundation

In-app purchases

None

UC Berkeley Safety

No in-app purchases

None

Hackathons @ Berkeley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UC Berkeley Safety free?
UC Berkeley Safety is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hackathons @ Berkeley free?
Hackathons @ Berkeley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UC Berkeley Safety or Hackathons @ Berkeley have ads?
Neither UC Berkeley Safety nor Hackathons @ Berkeley shows ads.

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