SafeGryphon vs UG Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafeGryphon
This official university safety application provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It delivers critical safety alerts, offers direct access to emergency resources, and includes features like crime mapping and tip reporting.
- Emergency contact integration
- Direct tip reporting to security
- Safewalk escort service
- Instant safety notifications
- Campus crime mapping
- Access to campus safety resources
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SafeGryphon is the official safety app of University of Guelph. It is the only app that integrates with U of Guelph's safety and security systems. University of Guelph Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the university campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SafeGryphon features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the U of Guelph area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to U of Guelph security. -Safewalk at Guelph: Get a safe and reliable escort after dark. - Safety notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from campus safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Crime Mapping: View recent crimes that have occured on and near campus. - And many more! Download today and ensure that you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
UG Connect
Stay informed about school district events, receive customized notifications for your student's organization, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get the latest news and announcements directly from administration, and easily find staff and department contact information.
- Event listings with calendar integration
- Customizable notifications by organization
- Weekly cafeteria menus
- District news and announcements feed
- Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for UG Connect. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UG Connect at every 2 months against SafeGryphon's every 9 months. SafeGryphon's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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.
SafeGryphon ships an update every 9 months, UG Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeGryphon | UG Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Guelph | Upper Grand DSB |
Customer experience
SafeGryphon
UG Connect
In-app purchases
SafeGryphon
No in-app purchases
UG Connect
No in-app purchases
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