ByStander is a personal safety app built for moments when you need someone in your corner immediately. Share live location, audio, and video with emergency contacts in seconds — or, with a paid subscription, connect with a trained ByStander advocate 24/7.
WHEN EVERY SECOND MATTERS
One tap starts a safety incident. Your chosen emergency contacts receive an instant alert with a link to your real-time location and live stream — audio, video, and health signals if you have them enabled. No fumbling, no passwords, no delays.
TRAINED ADVOCATES, ON DEMAND (paid subscription required)
When you need more than a friend — because your contacts aren't available, or the situation needs someone experienced — ByStander matches you with a trained advocate nearby who stays with you until the incident ends. Advocates are vetted, trained, and bound by confidentiality.
BUILT FOR REAL LIFE
- Traffic Stop Assist, Risky, and Medical incident modes — "Police-stop" records and
alerts your contacts when YOU are stopped by police
- Live two-way streaming to your chosen contacts (paid subscription)
- Pulse safety timer that auto-triggers an incident if you don't check in (paid subscription)
- Scheduled CheckPoint reminders for routine safety check-ins (paid subscription)
- Automatic health monitoring from connected wearables — heart rate, blood oxygen (paid subscription)
- Fall detection and abnormal-vitals alerts (paid subscription)
- Emergency contact opt-in verified by SMS — no spam, no cold outreach
- Background location sharing only while incidents are active
- Offline-capable: core features still work with spotty signal
- Available in 10 languages across the main screens: English, Spanish,
Chinese, Swahili, Hindi, French, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian
FREE PLAN
ByStander is free to download and includes the core SOS button, 1 emergency contact, and 3 saved cloud videos. Trained advocate response, live streaming, Pulse, CheckPoint, and health monitoring are not included on the Free plan and require a paid subscription.
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
ByStander offers four auto-renewing subscription plans:
• Basic — $4.99/month or $49.99/year
• Standard — $10.99/month or $109.99/year
• Pro — $19.99/month or $199.99/year
• LifeSupport — $29.99/month or $299.99/year
Free trials are available on Standard, Pro, and LifeSupport for new subscribers.
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions anytime by going to your iOS Account Settings.
PRIVACY THAT MATCHES THE STAKES
Your data is yours. Live video and location are shared only with people you pre-authorize, only during incidents you trigger. Recordings are deleted after 90 days unless you save them. We don't sell your data, run ads, or use tracking. Read our full privacy policy at bystander.life/privacy.
FOR ADVOCATES
Approved ByStander advocates help people in their moments of need and earn for their time. Apply through the app — all applicants are verified and trained before matching.
IMPORTANT
ByStander is not a substitute for 911 or professional emergency services. It is a personal safety tool that helps you alert trusted people and get support fast. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.
Always dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
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Questions, feedback, or need support? Contact us at bystander.life/contact.
Privacy Policy: https://bystander.life/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://bystander.life/terms
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