The best way to minimize your chances of becoming a victim of violent crime is to identify and call on resources to help you out of dangerous situations. These Android apps put those resources at your fingertips quickly.
There are few apps that turn the mobile phone into an emergency alert system. Some of them alert a pre-determined group of people at the time of an emergency. Others indicate your location and could be used by your loved ones to know all is well with you.
Whether you're in immediate trouble or get separated from friends during a night out and don't know how to get home, having these apps on your phone can reduce your risk and bring assistance when you need it.
There are few apps that turn the mobile phone into an emergency alert system. Some of them alert a pre-determined group of people at the time of an emergency. Others indicate your location and could be used by your loved ones to know all is well with you.
Whether you're in immediate trouble or get separated from friends during a night out and don't know how to get home, having these apps on your phone can reduce your risk and bring assistance when you need it.
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1. VithU
No one has the time to dial an emergency number when they are in danger. The VithU App lets a potential victim skip through the number-punching, and lets you push your power button twice to instantly send an SOS alert to contacts. Alert messages are sent out every two minutes to listed contacts, who will receive a message along with your physical location, which will get updated each time the message goes out.
2. Circle Of 6
Circle of 6 is a unique app that lets you connect to up to 6 close contacts. The app has different notifications that the user can tap on to alert their circle. If you need a safe ride home or for a familiar face to turn up and take you away from a strange environment, this app will help send an alert to any of your 6 chosen contacts. On top of that, the app can connect you to the proper authorities for an emergency.
3. Life360 Locator
Life360 is a multipurpose app to stay in touch with your family members and friends and keep a handle on their location. The app lets you create circles, add people to them and see their locations on a confidential map. This way you’ll be able to always keep track of your family members and confirm that they’re safe and sound. You can share your location with them, or send an alert to your circle members. You can even chat with your circle members for free. As a bonus, you can also use this app to recover your lost or stolen phone.
4. bSafe
bSafe is a personal safety app designed to keep you and your friends safer 24/7. It’s packed with features for both everyday safety and real emergencies, making it the ultimate safety tool for you and everyone you love. bSafe puts safety in YOUR hand - for FREE!
bsafeIt makes your friends always with you with Follow Me’s live GPS track where you can easily share your location easily with anyone. Whenever you need help, bSafe offers you audible alarm and starts broadcasting video captured by phone using GPS location.
bsafeIt makes your friends always with you with Follow Me’s live GPS track where you can easily share your location easily with anyone. Whenever you need help, bSafe offers you audible alarm and starts broadcasting video captured by phone using GPS location.
5. Watch Over Me
Watch Over Me is an app that lets your contacts follow you on your journey remotely. The app lets you specify how long you want it to track your GPS location, until you check in from your intended destination. If you fail to do so, it sends an emergency alert to your chosen contacts. Alternatively, in case something bad happens, you can shake your phone to trigger an emergency alert, and your phone’s camera will turn on automatically and start recording. The app also informs you if you’ve entered a high crime rate area.
6. One Touch SOS
This app claims to be the fastest SOS app available in the current market. It lets you send SMS and email alerts, as well as call your emergency contacts when the need arises. The SMS alert will contain your GPS location, time, and direction of travel. It works even without a working Internet connection or network, which could make the difference between life and death.
7. Woman Safety Shield Protection
This app allows you to take pictures (as evidence), and quickly send info as well as your current location, to your pre-determined emergency contact. That way, depending on the situation, action can be taken immediately. In addition, there’s also a ‘Walk With Me’ function that lets your selected contacts follow your travels to keep track of your whereabouts. Plus it provides a list of hospitals and police stations that are nearest to you. This app is currently only available for users in India.
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