Douglas Students’ App vs SFU Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Douglas Students’ App
Stay connected with student life at Douglas College. Access campus news, events, calendars, and maps. Manage your classes, find clubs, and engage with fellow students through a dedicated campus feed.
- Class management and reminders
- Campus event listings
- Interactive campus maps
- Student social feed
- Club and group information
- Campus service directory
- Exclusive student discounts
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Stay connected to everything happening at the Douglas Students’ Union and Douglas College, all in one place. Discover campus events, access resources and services, find student deals, and stay up to date with important announcements that matter to your student life. Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved, connect with peers, support resources, or opportunities to save money, the DS App makes it easy to stay informed, engaged, and connected to your campus community.
SFU Safe
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SFU Safe is the official safety app of Simon Fraser University. It is the only app that integrates with Simon Fraser University's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SFU Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Simon Fraser University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Emergency Procedures: 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. - Support Services: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Simon Fraser University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Simon Fraser University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SFU Safe at 13.0 against Douglas Students’ App's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Douglas Students’ App | SFU Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | British Columbia Federation of Students | Simon Fraser University |
In-app purchases
Douglas Students’ App
No in-app purchases
SFU Safe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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