Comparison

Nova Safe vs ID Verify Scan

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

Head to head
About

Nova Safe

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
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Nova Safe is the official safety app of Villanova University. If you're in a dangerous situation, use the Nova Safe application to quickly and easily contact university safety forces. Nova Safe also allows you to: -Send text messages, as well as photos and videos of crime tips and suspicious behavior directly to university safety forces. -Request a safety escort to walk you though campus. -Use the Friend Watch feature to create a peer-to-peer safety network. Walking to class alone and want some additional safety? Use Friend Watch to allow your friends and family to track your location during that activity. -View campus shuttle schedules and even view the shuttles location in real-time. -Access campus resources, such as the student handbook, and emergency procedures directly through the app. -View a crime map which displays recent incidents on campus. GPS disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

About

ID Verify Scan

Streamline patron verification and gain insights into your customer base. Quickly scan driver's licenses for age confirmation and access demographic analytics to tailor your services. Accept payments directly through the app with integrated Square reader support.

Highlights
  • Effortless ID verification via driver's license scan
  • Demographic analytics for patron insights
  • Customizable lists (VIP, Banned, Preferred)
  • Integrated payment processing with Square readers
  • User-friendly interface for staff
Features
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A service that allows you to check demographics and understand your patrons. Unlock the full potential of ID features with our all-in-one app, designed to streamline your experience effortlessly. Verify Patrons Fast: Tired of long lines and cumbersome ID checks at your entrance? Look no further! Our app enables you to verify patrons quickly and efficiently. With a simple scan of their driver's licenses, you can confirm their age in an instant. No more manual data entry or guesswork – just a smooth, hassle-free entry experience for your customers. Understand Your Patrons: Unlock the power of data analytics to gain deeper insights into your patrons. Our app provides you with comprehensive analytics on your establishment's demographics. Explore valuable information such as age groups, gender ratios, peak visiting times, and more. Armed with these insights, you can make informed decisions to tailor your offerings, marketing strategies, and overall experience to meet the preferences of your clientele. Accept Payments at the Door: With IDVerify, you can accept payments directly from the app. Seamlessly integrated with Square readers, it's never been easier to complete transactions. Just connect your Square account, and you're ready to start accepting payments hassle-free. Key Features: * Effortless ID Verification Say goodbye to manual ID checks – simply scan driver's licenses for instant age verification. * Customized Lists Create and manage lists like VIP, Banned, or Preferred to optimize your entry process and security. * Demographic Analytics Dive deep into your patron data to understand your audience better and tailor your services accordingly. * Seamless Payments Accept payments directly from the app with integrated Square reader support. * User-Friendly Interface Our intuitive interface makes it easy for staff to use, reducing training time and errors. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nova Safe3 screens
ID Verify Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ID Verify Scan at 4.4 against Nova Safe's 3.5. ID Verify Scan also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 6). Nova Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ID Verify Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Nova Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ID Verify Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID Verify Scan has 81 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Nova Safe's written reviews are positive against 43% of ID Verify Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Safe ships an update every 5 months, ID Verify Scan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nova Safe versus ID Verify Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova SafeID Verify Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.4 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings681 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVillanova UniversityElden Lords LLC

Customer experience

Nova Safe

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ID Verify Scan

All ratings81 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Nova Safe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ID Verify Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Nova Safe free?
Nova Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ID Verify Scan free?
ID Verify Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Safe or ID Verify Scan?
ID Verify Scan is rated higher. Nova Safe averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ID Verify Scan averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.
Do Nova Safe or ID Verify Scan have ads?
Neither Nova Safe nor ID Verify Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Safe or ID Verify Scan?
Nova Safe ships an update every 5 months, and ID Verify Scan every 4 months. Most recently, Nova Safe was updated on June 1, 2026 and ID Verify Scan on September 21, 2026.

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