Brave Alert vs CPP SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Brave Alert
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Brave Alert features include: - Instant Help: Use the Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight to send your real-time location to Campus Police in a crisis, or quickly contact Emergency Services for any concern. - Monitored Walks: Enjoy peace of mind with Friend Walk, letting a trusted contact track your journey, or request a Virtual WalkHome for real-time monitoring by campus security. - Easy Reporting: Directly report safety concerns to Campus Police with Tip Reporting. - On-Demand Resources: Access a comprehensive Safety Toolbox including Chat with Security, Notification History, the "I'm OK!" feature, and the Braves Asset Map to find community support. - Navigation & Preparedness: Navigate campus with detailed Campus Maps (including evacuation and parking maps), and access Emergency Plans even offline. - Stay Informed: Receive vital Safety Notifications from Campus Police during emergencies and easily find Support Resources. Download today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency.
CPP SAFE
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CPP SAFE is the official public safety app of Cal Poly Pomona and integrates with CPPβs Safety Alert System. The app provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety and emergency preparedness on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CPP SAFE features include: - Safety Alerts: When the Safety Alert System is utilized during a campus emergency, the app will push safety messages to your phone. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Cal Poly Pomona University Police Department (UPD) 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, you would choose a destination and your friend tracks your location in real time; they can keep an eye on you to make sure you make it safely to your destination. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow the University Police Department to monitor your walk. If you feel unsafe when on campus, you can request a Virtual WalkHome. A dispatcher on the other end will monitor your journey until you reach your destination. - Tip Reporting: Report a safety/security concern directly to Cal Poly Pomona University Police Department. - Iβm OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that βIβm OKβ to a recipient of your choosing. - Chat with University Police Department: Communicate with UPD at Cal Poly Pomona via chat. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. β―β―β―β―β― - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Campus Maps β―β―β―β―β― - Campus Map: Navigate around the Cal Poly Pomona area. β―β―β―β―β― - Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. β―β―β―β―β― - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency resources that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. - Support Resources: Access links to safety, wellness, and support resources for students, faculty, and staff. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from the Cal Poly Pomona Safety Alert System when the system is utilized. Download today to ensure youβre prepared and BroncoReady in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
Brave Alert and CPP SAFE are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Brave Alert | CPP SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Cal Poly Pomona |
In-app purchases
Brave Alert
No in-app purchases
CPP SAFE
No in-app purchases





