Mustang Safe vs PolyMode GPA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mustang Safe
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Mustang Safe is the official safety app of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. It is the only app that integrates with Cal Poly's safety and security systems. Cal Poly Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Cal Poly campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Mustang Safe features include: · Contact Cal Poly Police: Contact the correct services for Cal Poly Public Safety in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern · Chat with CPPD: Communicate live with Public Safety staff at Cal Poly via chat. · Contact Cal Poly Environmental Health and Safety: Report injuries and unsafe hazards. · Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Cal Poly Public Safety 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 Cal Poly Public Safety. · Virtual WalkHome: Allow Cal Poly Public Safety 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. · I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. · Campus Maps · Campus Map: Navigate around the Cal Poly campus. · Crime Maps: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus. · Emergency Maps: Find gathering points during an evacuation. · Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. · 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 Cal Poly. · Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Cal Poly safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
PolyMode GPA
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PolyMode is a GPA and student planner built for polytechnic diploma students. Track cumulative and semester GPA across six semesters, set a goal GPA with a clear plan, monitor attendance, add exam countdowns, and watch your graduation date on the home screen. Import transcript photos to add modules quickly. Supports SP, NP, RP, NYP, and TP. Sign in with Apple or Google. One app for grades, attendance, exams, and graduation: simple and focused.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mustang Safe at none against PolyMode GPA's shown. Mustang Safe also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mustang Safe | PolyMode GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo | Ebenezer Tay |
In-app purchases
Mustang Safe
No in-app purchases
PolyMode GPA
No in-app purchases
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