# Nova Safe vs CALECO CleanMobile

The clearest difference is rating: CALECO CleanMobile at 4.7 against Nova Safe's 3.5. CALECO CleanMobile also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 6). Nova Safe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CALECO CleanMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALECO CleanMobile has 4.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Nova Safe's written reviews are positive against 78% of CALECO CleanMobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Safe | CALECO CleanMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-safe/id954789077/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caleco-cleanmobile/id1473398519/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Villanova University](https://appshunter.io/developer/357150335) | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-safe/id954789077)

This safety app connects users to university safety forces for quick assistance. It allows sending crime tips with media, requesting safety escorts, and tracking friends' locations. Users can also access campus resources, shuttle schedules, and view a crime map.

**Highlights:** Contact university safety forces, Send crime tips with photos/videos, Request safety escorts, Friend Watch location tracking, View real-time shuttle locations, Access campus resources, View campus crime map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CALECO CleanMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caleco-cleanmobile/id1473398519)

Easily pay for laundry cycles at participating locations using your iPhone. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to communicate with washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive alerts when your laundry is done.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth machine control, In-app credit purchase, Transaction history, Machine availability view, Cycle completion alerts, QR code scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient
- 🚀 Saves time
- 🚀 Notifications when cycles are done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable machines/app
- 🐛 Unauthorized charges
- 🐛 Inaccurate cycle times
- 💰 Minimum deposit too high
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Machines not starting after payment
- Inaccurate cycle time tracking
- Payment issues (money disappearing, unable to pay)

**Requested features**

- Option to add smaller amounts than $10
- Ability to see machine availability
- Ability to extend dryer time
- Support for Apple Pay/mobile wallets
- Refund process improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Safe free?

Nova Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CALECO CleanMobile free?

CALECO CleanMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Safe or CALECO CleanMobile?

CALECO CleanMobile is rated higher. Nova Safe averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CALECO CleanMobile averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Nova Safe or CALECO CleanMobile have ads?

Neither Nova Safe nor CALECO CleanMobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Safe or CALECO CleanMobile?

Nova Safe ships an update every 5 months, and CALECO CleanMobile every 5 months. Most recently, Nova Safe was updated on June 1, 2026 and CALECO CleanMobile on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*