Comparison

Hofstra Mobile vs Tech Safe

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

Head to head
About

Hofstra Mobile

Access essential university information on the go, including academic calendars, dining menus, campus maps, and student services. Features biometric login, personalized favorites, and real-time shuttle tracking.

Highlights
  • Biometric Login
  • Personalized Favorites
  • Campus Dining & Mobile Ordering
  • Real-time Bus Map
  • Academic Calendar Access
  • Canvas Single Sign-on
  • Campus Map & Directory
Features
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Welcome to the all-new Hofstra Mobile v7! We have updated the app to support the latest iOS devices with a focus on speed, security, and usability. New in Version 7.0: • Biometric Login: Securely access your personal data instantly using FaceID or TouchID. • Favorites: You can now pin and reorder your most-used menu items for quick access. • Dining & Mobile Ordering: View daily menus for campus dining locations directly in the app. Now features a direct integration link to the Boost app for convenient mobile ordering. • Enhanced PDF Viewer: View resources and documents with improved zoom controls and "Save to Files" support. • Modern Layouts: Optimized specifically for the newest iPhone and iPad displays. Key Features: With Hofstra Mobile, you can access essential University information wherever you go: • Academic Calendar: Check registration dates, add/drop deadlines, and University holidays. • Alumni Services: Single sign-on access to all your alumni Banner services. • Athletics: Follow your favorite Pride teams with the latest news, roster, and schedules. • Bookstore: Search for textbooks, apparel, and offers through the Hofstra Barnes & Noble bookstore. • Bus Map: View real-time maps and schedules for all shuttles, including the Night Shuttle. • Campus Laundry: Check machine status and get text alerts without leaving your room. • Canvas: Single sign-on for students and faculty to access course resources. • Checklist: A handy guide for new students to get started. • Dining: Get a feast of info including locations, daily menus, nutrition, and staff contacts. Now features a direct integration link to the Boost app for convenient mobile ordering. • Directory: Search for departments, buildings, or employees. • Emergency: Quick access to Public Safety, the ITS Service Desk, the Wellness Center, and Campus Alerts. • Employee & Faculty Services: Single sign-on access to your Banner services. • Events: Keep up to date with the latest events happening all over campus. • Feedback: Let us know how you feel about the app—we take all feedback seriously. • Financial Aid & Student Services: Seamless access to your financial aid and student Banner services. • GetInvolvedHU: Connect with student organizations and events. • Gmail: Single sign-on to your Hofstra student/alumni Gmail account. • Library: Check hours, closures, and search for books and resources. • Make a Gift: Securely support the Hofstra college, program, or scholarship of your choice. • Map: Find any building on campus and see your relative location. • My Courses and Grades: View your professor’s contact info, class times, locations, and grades. Includes direct links to Canvas if available. • Pre-Med/Pre-Health Resources: Information and resources for students pursuing medical professions. • Tour: Take a virtual walking tour of the campus. • X/Twitter: Catch up on Hofstra news via our social feeds. • Weather: See today's weather at Hofstra and the upcoming 5-day forecast.

About

Tech Safe

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Tech Safe is the official safety app of NYIT. It is the only app that integrates with NYIT's safety and security systems. Campus Police have worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the NYIT campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Tech Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the NYIT area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to NYIT security in real-time in case of a crisis - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at NYIT via chat. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security 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. - 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 NYIT security. - 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. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from NYIT safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Hofstra Mobile4 screens
Tech Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tech Safe at 13.0 against Hofstra Mobile's 15.0. 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 · 7 level
Hofstra Mobile versus Tech Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHofstra MobileTech Safe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHofstra UniversityNew York Institute of Technology

In-app purchases

None

Hofstra Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Tech Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hofstra Mobile free?
Hofstra Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tech Safe free?
Tech Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hofstra Mobile or Tech Safe have ads?
Neither Hofstra Mobile nor Tech Safe shows ads.

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