This app alerts your family instantly if your Apple Watch detects a fall, providing the time and location. It allows users to choose between being the wearer or a caregiver, ensuring loved ones are notified promptly.
3.0
November 3, 2026
• Fall alerts are now always sent to your family, even if the wearer taps "I'm OK". • Clearer setup: choose wearer or caregiver on first launch. • A warning now shows when no caregiver is connected yet, with a one-tap invite. • Heart rate and breathing readings have been removed so FallGuard focuses on fall alerts.
MoreHi, we're sorry to hear about the missed alerts and connectivity trouble. FallGuard 3.0 is now live in the App Store with fixes aimed at setup and connection reliability. Please update and reach out if anything still isn't working. We take every fall report seriously.
FallGuard is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience focused on safety notifications.
The wearer needs an Apple Watch with watchOS 10 or later paired with an iPhone. Caregivers require an iPhone with iOS 17 or later. Notifications permission is also necessary.
When the wearer's Apple Watch detects a fall, FallGuard sends an urgent notification with the time and location to all joined family members. Alerts can bypass silent mode and Focus.
No, FallGuard does not call 911 or emergency services. Apple Watch's built-in fall detection and Emergency SOS handle emergency calling; FallGuard complements this by adding family awareness.
FallGuard has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a wide range of users concerned with personal safety and family communication.
The latest version, 3.0, was released on November 3, 2026, indicating active development and updates for the application.
FallGuard has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting mixed user experiences or a small sample size for feedback.
Yes, caregivers can see a card for each person they watch over, displaying their name, status, and last update at a glance. This allows for efficient monitoring of multiple individuals.
