QMUL vs UR SPIDER SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QMUL
Access comprehensive university information, tools, and news. Manage your course schedules, QMplus, email, and library resources on the go. Find PC availability and navigate campus with maps.
- Course and exam timetables
- QMplus and QM email login
- Library book search and renewal
- PC workstation availability
- Campus maps and navigation
- Student news and events
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Download Queen Mary, an innovative gateway that gives you access to comprehensive information about the Queen Mary University of London, useful tools, and updates about the latest news and events. Queen Mary is a leading research-intensive university with a difference. Its history dates back to 1785 and beyond, with each of its four founding institutions established to provide “hope and opportunity” to under-represented members of society. Today, Queen Mary is a global university that remains true to the vision of its founders, committed to opening the doors of opportunity and improving lives locally, nationally, and internationally. The Queen Mary app allows you to: - Check your course and exam timetables while on the move - Log into QMplus and your QM email - Search for, reserve, and renew library books directly from your phone - Check PC workstation availability across all of our campuses - Receive the latest news and events from Queen Mary - Get information, news, and events from Queen Mary Students' Union - Search campus for maps for buildings and locations - Access our Pocket Guide featuring useful links to Student Services and Support
UR SPIDER SAFE
This safety app provides University of Richmond students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency alerts, direct communication with security, location sharing, and safety resources to ensure a secure experience.
- Emergency Contacts
- Mobile Bluelight
- Friend Walktracker
- Tip Reporting
- URPD Walktracker
- Chat with Security
- Safety Notifications
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SPIDER SAFE is the official safety app of University of Richmond. It is the only app that integrates with University of Richmond's safety and security systems. URPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Richmond campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SPIDER SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Richmond area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to URPD in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walktracker: 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 University of Richmond security. - URPD Walktracker: Allow URPD 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. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Richmond via chat. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of Richmond area. - UR Alert Take Action: 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 University of Richmond. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Richmond safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QMUL at every 4 months against UR SPIDER SAFE's every 41 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
QMUL ships an update every 4 months, UR SPIDER SAFE every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QMUL | UR SPIDER SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QApps | University of Richmond |
Customer experience
QMUL
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In-app purchases
QMUL
No in-app purchases
UR SPIDER SAFE
No in-app purchases









