Comparison

DalSAFE vs Tal

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Tal

Learn to construct common Mi'kmaw phrases by selecting components. Hear spoken pronunciations and easily copy phrases to share via messages or email.

Highlights
  • Build Mi'kmaw phrases
  • Hear spoken pronunciations
  • Copy phrases to clipboard
  • Learn common phrases
  • Educational tool
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Mi'kmaw Phrase Building App. Choose phrase components to build simple common Mi'kmaw phrases, and hear them spoken. Copy to clipboard feature allows you to use to paste the phrase into Messages or Email.

Screenshots

DalSAFE4 screens
Tal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tal at every 4 months against DalSAFE's every 15 months. Tal also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DalSAFE ships an update every 15 months, Tal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DalSAFE versus Tal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDalSAFETal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDalhousie UniversityMi'kmaw Kina'matnewey

In-app purchases

None

DalSAFE

No in-app purchases

None

Tal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DalSAFE free?
DalSAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tal free?
Tal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DalSAFE or Tal have ads?
Neither DalSAFE nor Tal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DalSAFE or Tal?
DalSAFE ships an update every 15 months, and Tal every 4 months. Most recently, DalSAFE was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tal on October 15, 2026.

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