Nova Safe
Nova Safe Summary
Nova Safe is a mobile iOS app in Tools by Villanova University. Released in Jan 2015 (11 years ago). It has 6.00 ratings with a 3.50★ (average) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 15 monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Jan 20, 2026.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Jan 20, 2026 .
3.5★
Ratings: 6.00
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App Description
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."