# How R U - Guard Life — Auto emergency alert in danger

> Auto emergency alert in danger (iPhone/iPad app by 株式会社NStar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-r-u/id6757640888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [株式会社NStar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864303103)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 33 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-02-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-r-u/id6757640888/reviews.md

## What is How R U?

How R U: Your Fail-Safe Safety Net
Your Last Line of Defense When Every Second Counts.

Out of signal? Unable to move? Battery dead?
When you are unable to respond, How R U acts as your automated emergency voice. Designed for adventurers, solo travelers, and high-risk professionals, our server ensures your SOS reaches your loved ones—even if your phone is offline or destroyed.

[Why Choose How R U?]
It’s more than a check-in tool; it’s a fail-safe life guard. How R U is built on a "Passive Alert" logic: unlike standard trackers that require you to be online during a crisis, our system is designed to trigger when you fall silent.

[How It Works: Automated Safety Monitoring]
Set Your Safety Timer: Choose your expected return or check-in time.

Simple Check-in: A minimalist interface for a quick daily or hourly "I'm Okay" tap.

Server-Side Trigger: If you don't check in before the timer expires, our cloud server automatically initiates an alert.

Instant SOS: Your emergency contacts receive an SMS and Email containing your status and last known GPS location.

[Key Features]
 Precision GPS Tracking: In an emergency, every meter counts. We provide your last active GPS coordinates to guide rescue teams directly to you.

 Fail-Safe SMS Alerts: Critical notifications are sent via SMS and Email, ensuring your contacts get the message even if they don't have a stable data connection.

 Server-Side Protection: The countdown happens on our secure servers. Protection continues even if your device is lost, damaged, or has no cellular range.

 Privacy-First Security: We respect your privacy. No constant 24/7 tracking—only your "last active status" and location are stored for emergency use.

 Global Reliability: A robust, automated warning system that works 24/7, providing peace of mind for you and your family.

[Who Is It For?]
Extreme Sports & Adventurers: Mountaineering, diving, skiing, hiking, and backcountry trekking.

High-Risk Professionals: Solo field workers, journalists, and disaster relief teams.

Daily Safety: Ideal for solo dwellers, elderly family members, and anyone seeking an extra layer of security.

[Legal & Privacy]
Privacy Policy: https://howru.jp/privacy.html

Terms of Service: https://howru.jp/terms.html

Protect your life today. Download How R U—the simple, reliable SOS alert tool that guards you when you can't.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-02-24

Added GPS positioning and SMS messaging features

### 1.0.5 — 2026-02-02

Minor bugs fixed

### 1.0.4 — 2026-01-27

Minor bugs fixed

### 1.0.3 — 2026-01-21

Minor bugs fixed

### 1.0.2 — 2026-01-19

No release notes.

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