Reviews of Samaritan – Walk With, Not By

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List of user reviews and ratings for Samaritan – Walk With, Not By

Total ratings

4.13 (Rating count: 117)

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Review summary

Users praise Samaritan for its innovative and safe approach to supporting homeless individuals through direct connection and donations, appreciating its concept and execution. However, multiple reviews highlight geographic limitations primarily to select U.S. cities, with calls for expansion. Some users report technical issues with Google login, payment errors, and beacon scanning, affecting usability. Overall, the app is valued as a meaningful tool to impact homelessness and foster community engagement but needs broader availability and technical improvements.

Pros

Allows direct connection and help to homeless individuals.
Enables anonymous or direct donations, providing privacy options for donors.
Provides a safe and innovative platform to assist people in need.
Helps raise awareness about homelessness and encourages community involvement.
Users appreciate the app’s concept and execution, finding it inspiring and useful.

Cons

Limited availability geographically, mainly in certain U.S. cities, not worldwide.
Login issues when signing in with Google, particularly affecting payment processing.
Technical problems with beacon scanning functionality in newer versions on Android devices.
Lack of service availability causes concerns among homeless users relying on phones for app access.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.30

All time rating average: 4.13

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6% (3)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-09-24	Je*****	Not available in Canada. Only available in limited locations in the United States.
Not available in Canada. Only available in limited locations in the United States.
2024-09-06	Ch*****	Ok. YOU GUYS OFFICIALLY SUCK. Why would I say such a thing? Only because, as far as I can see of you is, UNTRUTH. You have multiple websites, loaded with "loaded" language....trying to get people to donate and line your pockets. I AM a homeless person, trying to get help from you guys, and was referred by a friend who asked me to go with him to the army surplus shop, with much gratitude for someone who actually USED HIS BEACON FOR GOOD, and yes, he did actually get and yes, he did but a there
Ok. YOU GUYS OFFICIALLY SUCK. Why would I say such a thing? Only because, as far as I can see of you is, UNTRUTH. You have multiple websites, loaded with "loaded" language....trying to get people to donate and line your pockets. I AM a homeless person, trying to get help from you guys, and was referred by a friend who asked me to go with him to the army surplus shop, with much gratitude for someone who actually USED HIS BEACON FOR GOOD, and yes, he did actually get and yes, he did but a there