Walking alone, especially in a dimly lit area at night, is a scary thing for so many who do not feel safe enough in the area they are in.
With disappearances, attacks, and harassment growing rampant today, we are so lucky to have our handy phone that can save us from dangerous situations.
In saying so, here are five of the best apps you can download on your iOS device to ensure your safety anytime and anywhere:
1. Life360
According to Home for Students, Life360 is an app that lets users stay connected with important contacts when they are walking alone.
Life360 allows users to create private groups called "circles," where everyone can share their real-time locations with those they trust most.
Moreover, it sends users' contacts immediate alerts when someone arrives or leaves a destination.
Additionally, it has a feature called Driver Care Support, which lets drivers speak to a live representative in times of danger.
2. Red Panic Button
Marie Claire writes that the Red Panic Button is an emergency safety app that lets users alert their contacts via texts or emails of their coordinates once the red button is pressed.
This app has a widget that allows users to access an incredibly simple and effective security service in times of personal or medical emergencies.
When you find yourself in a tricky situation in an unfamiliar part of the neighborhood, the Red Panic Button app might be your one true lifeline.
3. bSafe
Make Use Of reviews bSafe as a simple solution to safety concerns by allowing close contacts to keep an eye on the user as it marks their location once the app is opened.
When out and about, the app can notify users' contacts of what is happening around them through a live audio and a video stream once the SOS button is activated.
In addition to tracking users' GPS, it also has a feature that lets users schedule fake phone calls should they find themselves in situations they feel like they need to get out of as soon as possible.
4. WalkSafe Plus
With approximately 300,000 downloads as of today, WalkSafe Plus is a safety app that helps users avoid hotspots for crimes or dangerous spaces on their way home, according to Home for Students.
It has a HomeSafe feature that estimates the users' time of arrival when users leave their location, which also sends emergency contacts their location if they do not get home in time.
Additionally, it has a TapSafe feature, which allows users to check in with friends if they are feeling unsafe, with a simple tap of the "OK" or "Nervous" buttons for a specific amount of time.
5. Noonlight
Formerly known as SafeTrek, Make Use Of notes that Noonlight functions to protect users whether inside the home or on the go.
Noonlight has a feature where it asks users to hold down a blue button until it turns red, which will then prompt users to enter their location, and if they fail to do so, the police will be notified.
With this, dispatchers will alert the police of the users' exact location, name, and medical information to make sure that they are safe.
