Omnivox Mobile vs DalSAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Omnivox Mobile
This app provides instant access to university and college services for students, teachers, and employees. It offers features like course schedules, documents, assignments, grades, and messaging. Receive real-time notifications for important updates.
- Course schedule access
- Course outlines and documents
- Assignment tracking
- Grade viewing
- Mio messaging
- Institution news and events
- Instant notifications
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We are pleased to present Omnivox Mobile, the most advanced app ever built for Higher Education! Omnivox Mobile connects to the Omnivox services offered by your University or College, and offers you instant access to many services. Students 1) Your Course Schedule 2) Léa features, such as: - a. Your Course Outlines - b. Your Course Documents - c. Your Assignments - d. Your Course Calendars - e. Your Evaluation Grades 3) Your Mio messages with your teachers and fellow students 4) Your Final Grades 5) Your Institution's Latest News & Events Calendar 6) And much more! + Enjoy instant notifications when you receive Documents, Assignments, Grades, Mio messages, and more... Teachers and employees 1) Your Institution's Latest News & Events Calendar 2) Your Mio messages with your students and colleagues 3) Your Course Schedule (teachers only) 4) And much more! + Enjoy instant notifications when you receive new Mio messages REQUIRED ----------------- To find this app useful, these conditions must be satisfied: 1) You are a student, teacher or employee in a University or College that offers Omnivox services 2) You have a valid Omnivox account
DalSAFE
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DalSAFE is the official safety app of Dalhousie University. It is the only app that integrates with Dalhousie University's safety and security systems. Security Services has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Dalhousie University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. DalSAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Dalhousie University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Security Services in real-time in case of a crisis. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - In-App Tip Reporting: Report suspicious activity directly to Security Services. - Mental Health Toolkit: Mental Health resources available to students, faculty and staff. - DalSAFE SMS: Subscribe to DalSAFE’s integrated messaging service to receive SMS alerts. - Safety Tips: Safety tips offer practical advice and tools so that you’re prepared for unforeseen emergencies. - Lost and Found Report: Missing something? File a Lost and Found Report! - Tiger Patrol: Tiger Patrol is a free shuttle service available to all students, faculty and staff of Dalhousie University. Find more information within the app. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Dalhousie University area. - Parking at Dal: Parking information for parking legally on University property. - Human Rights and Equity: Find Human Rights and Equity resources within the app, as well as an Respectful Workplace Toolkit, and how to respond to Sexualized Violence. - Health & Wellness: The Student Health & Wellness Centre is committed to providing certified quality primary and mental health care services to promote and enhance students’ health. You can find more information on the Student Health & Wellness Centre, and the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT) within the app. - Critical Incident Response: It’s important to understand how to respond to a crisis incident on the Dalhousie Campuses. Find more information within the app. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Dalhousie University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Security Services. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Omnivox Mobile at every 2 weeks against DalSAFE's every 15 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Omnivox Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, DalSAFE every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Omnivox Mobile | DalSAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skytech Communications Inc. | Dalhousie University |
Bugs and requests
Omnivox Mobile
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login page remains blank or frozen
- App incompatible with iPad Pro and newer iOS versions
- App restarts when switching between applications
- Notifications not received despite being enabled
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- Student card (electronic ID) fails to load
- Documents close when app loses focus
- Trackpad doesn't work on iPad Pro
- App doesn't support portrait orientation on iPad
- Connection timeout issues
- Duplicate notification icons in taskbar
- Performance issues with large PDF files
- Schedule selection system malfunctions
- Grade display errors
Requested features
12 requests- Dark mode for eye strain reduction
- Background app refresh capability
- Reliable push notifications
- Weekly schedule display on home page
- Trackpad/cursor support for iPad
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- Portrait mode support for iPad
- Payment customization options
- Document persistence when switching apps
- Modern UI redesign
- Horizontal rotation support
- MioMan integration on mobile
- Offline document access
DalSAFE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Omnivox Mobile
No in-app purchases
DalSAFE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Omnivox Mobile free?
Is DalSAFE free?
Do Omnivox Mobile or DalSAFE have ads?
Which is updated more often, Omnivox Mobile or DalSAFE?
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