Comparison

Husky Safe vs Education Gateway

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

Head to head
About

Husky Safe

Features
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Husky Safe is Northeastern University's official safety app for students, faculty, and staff across our global campus network. Emergencies and safety questions can happen anywhere. Husky Safe helps you quickly find emergency contacts, campus-specific safety resources, and 24/7 safety support in one easy place—so you can stay connected wherever you are in the Northeastern campus system. Are you a parent or visitor to Northeastern? Use Husky Safe Guest Access. When you visit any Northeastern campus or you are helping someone else find safety information, you can use Husky Safe guest mode to access essential safety resources. With Husky Safe, you can: - Call local emergency services, such as 911 or 999, with one tap. - Connect with local campus security/police. - Access campus-specific emergency contacts and safety resources. - Chat with the Northeastern Public Safety to: - Get non-emergency guidance - Report suspicious activity - Find helpful resources such as campus security information, emergency procedures, campus maps, shuttle or parking details (where available), safety tips, and fraud prevention information.

About

Education Gateway

This tool provides families with clear, easy-to-understand guidance on their child's educational rights. It offers step-by-step explanations and preparation resources to help navigate school systems confidently. Act as a personal advocate to feel informed and empowered.

Highlights
  • Understand educational rights
  • Clear, easy-to-understand guidance
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Meeting preparation tools
  • Practical resources
  • Acts as a mini advocate
Features
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Gateway is a simple, accessible tool designed to help families understand their child’s right to an education. Built from real experience in special education and law, Gateway breaks down complex information into clear, easy-to-understand guidance so families can feel more confident navigating school systems. With step-by-step explanations, meeting preparation tools, and practical resources, Gateway acts as a mini advocate in your pocket—helping you feel informed, prepared, and empowered every step of the way. Whether you're preparing for a meeting, learning your rights, or advocating for your child, Gateway is here to support you.

Screenshots

Husky Safe4 screens
Education Gateway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Education Gateway at 15.1 against Husky Safe's 18.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Husky Safe versus Education Gateway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHusky SafeEducation Gateway
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB194 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperNortheastern University Information ServicesSarah Santarelli

In-app purchases

None

Husky Safe

No in-app purchases

None

Education Gateway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Husky Safe free?
Husky Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Education Gateway free?
Education Gateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Husky Safe or Education Gateway have ads?
Neither Husky Safe nor Education Gateway shows ads.

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