# Flare - Personal Protection — Multi-award winning protection

> Personal safety app with incident detection, SOS alerts, and hazard warnings. (iPhone/iPad app by Microlise Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-personal-protection/id1448996375 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Microlise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/940037311)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2019-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-personal-protection/id1448996375/reviews.md

## What is Flare?

Enhance your safety. Have fun whilst knowing you’re protected through the award-winning personal safety app, Flare.

Whether you’re on your travels, at a festival with friends or on a night out, Flare has your back! Join hundreds of thousands of users who are protecting themselves from dangerous situations such as, spiking and harassment.

4 ways Flare keeps you safe and protected:

Incident Avoidance: Vehicle operators are alerted to your presence, prompting them to exercise increased caution and prevent potential accidents.


Incident Detection: Flare can recognise and detect if you have been involved in an accident. Flare will give you 30 seconds to respond – if no response is detected your emergency contacts will be notified of your live location ensuring a quick response time. 

Flare’s unique incident detection algorithm is the most accurate in the world with an industry-leading accuracy rate of 99.99%. Over 100 million data points have been collected in danger zones, near-misses, and incident hotspots across over 125 countries. 

SOS: Send out an SOS if you feel threatened or unsafe at any given moment. This sends your live location link to your emergency contacts, using What3words, enabling help can be found efficiently. 


Hazards: Flare automatically warns you if a reported hazard is approaching, allowing you to navigate potholes, ice, debris and more quickly and safely. You can also quickly report hazards to the wider community too and help improve safety in your area.


Auto Protect automatically turns Flare on in the background when you’re active and out of your safe zone, so you don’t have to worry about launching the app each time. This means you are always protected!


Want more? Flare Premium:
Add additional emergency contacts for less than a cup of coffee a month!


So, what are you waiting for? Download today! 


Please note, use of flare is subject to our terms of service:(https://k-safe.com/terms-of-service) and privacy policy (https://k-safe.com/privacy-policy).

These are also accessible through the settings page in the app.

## Key features

- Incident Avoidance alerts
- Automatic accident detection
- SOS emergency alerts
- Hazard warnings and reporting
- Auto Protect background activation
- Multiple emergency contacts (Premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Busby Premium Monthly Promo 50 | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Promo 25 | $1.49 | per month |
| Busby Premium Monthly Promo 75 | $0.49 | per month |
| Busby Premium Annual | $20.49 | per year |
| Premium Access | $40.99 | per year |
| Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Busby Premium Promo 50 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-personal-protection/id1448996375/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Becoming less worth the effort

*2023-02-14, version 4.7.3*

Was initially ok now crashes, loses activities and doesn’t credit earned Sweatcoin.  I got for the tracking g which now works sometimes. Not worth paying for at all in my view

### 1/5 — Poor implementation don’t download

*2022-07-14, version 4.2.3*

This app duplicates functionality seen in WatchOS. I downloaded it simply to earn sweatcoin. However this simply isn’t worth the hassle. I went for my usual walk this afternoon and Flare alarmed twice in 10 minutes. What caused this alarm you may ask? Well, the slight movement of my phone in my shorts pocket was detected as an incident. After this occurred for a second time I deleted the app. When the usefulness of an app is outweighed by it’s annoying implementation it won’t last long on my phone. 

At minimum this feature should be able to be disabled or at the very least the user should be able to set the sensitivity of the incident detection. 

In its present form I cannot recommend this rather poorly designed app!

### 4/5 — Please add Russian language

*2022-05-04*

Please add Russian language 🙏🙏🙏

### 5/5 — 5 star

*2022-02-04, version 4.0.1*

Love this app, I use it to keep an eye on my kids when they go bike riding in the woods. Battery usage is great 2% in two hours

### 3/5 — Battery issues

*2022-01-21, version 4.0.0*

I have used the app for a while, and while I haven’t used it in amber (thankfully), it seems to work fine. However, last few days it seems to be draining my phone battery running in the background when the app has not been opened. Force quitting, the battery drained the following day too. Had to delete it, unfortunately!

### 5/5 — The Ultimate personal safety app!!

*2021-12-30, version 3.15.0*

I first heard about Flare (Busby) some time ago from the founder but thought it was only for cyclists, however, after further investigation it’s a technology that I believe everyone should install and use every day. From my perspective (as a father of four), two of whom are early teens, this technology gives me the piece of mind in knowing they can let me know if they are vulnerable or feeing unsafe. Also, if they are out on their bikes and are involved in an accident / impact then again I would be alerted and can get help to them quickly. For anyone who enjoys outdoor activities then again this app will literally save lives. If you come off your bike or are involved in a fall and god forbid you are alone (maybe even unconscious) then Flare is activated using the sensors in your phone to trigger an alert to your loved ones. Another cool feature is you earn sweatcoins for every minute of activity under Flares protection that can been redeemed in their great on-line store 👍 I can’t recommend this app enough and it’s free!

### 1/5 — App crash all time

*2021-06-26, version 3.7.0*

App it’s crashing after lunch immediately, trying use on my IPhone 12 Pro, I’m rider from Deliveroo and it’s look like this app it’s no working…

### 5/5 — Peace of mind

*2021-03-24, version 3.4.1*

Had the app since version one and it’s been a great addition to my regular cycling routine. Knowing that, should the worst happen, my family will be notified is absolute peace of mind for both me and my partner. 

I was sceptical about the crash detection. To start with but it’s never failed me and the app is so simple to use.

### 5/5 — I can’t ride without it!

*2021-03-23*

I got this app last year when the pandemic first hit and solo bike rides became a routine for me. It gives me a great piece of mind knowing my emergency contacts will be provided my exact location in the event of an accident. There’s also some nice deals on there if you have a premium account. Brilliant app!

### 5/5 — It really is safety in your pocket!

*2021-03-21, version 3.4.0*

I absolutely love Busby, with a medical condition going out training alone can be tricky sometimes. Since having Busby not only do I feel safer incase of a collision, I feel like I’ve got additional protection incase it’s needed due to medical reasons. A brilliant app helping everyone, certainly makes me feel safer out on the bike!

## Frequently asked questions about Flare

### How accurate is Flare's incident detection?

Flare's unique incident detection algorithm boasts an industry-leading accuracy rate of 99.99%. This is based on over 100 million data points collected globally.

### What happens if Flare detects an accident?

If an accident is detected, Flare provides a 30-second window for you to respond. If no response is received, your emergency contacts will be notified with your live location for a quick response.

### Can I add more emergency contacts to Flare?

Yes, you can add additional emergency contacts through Flare Premium. This feature is available for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per month.

### Does Flare work offline?

While the app utilizes location services and data for hazard reporting and alerts, core safety features like SOS and incident detection rely on a stable internet connection to notify emergency contacts.

### What devices are supported by Flare?

Flare is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod devices, ensuring you have protection across multiple platforms.

### How often is Flare updated?

The latest version of Flare is 5.1.0, and it was last updated on March 5, 2025, indicating regular updates and ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for Flare?

Flare has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults seeking personal safety features.

### Does Flare offer a free trial for its premium features?

Yes, one of the subscription plans, 'Premium - Monthly', offers a 7-day free trial, allowing you to experience the enhanced features before committing to a paid subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.0 — 2025-03-05

Library updates and bug fixes

### 5.0.5 — 2024-12-27

App enhancements

### 5.0.3 — 2024-11-22

Desktop notifications fixes 
General App enhancements and bug fixe

### 5.0.2 — 2024-09-16

General bug fixes and App enhancements.

### 5.0.1 — 2024-08-08

Library updates

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