# KidnapDetector / Protect Kids — AI kidnapping detection > AI-powered app for detecting potential kidnappings and alerting guardians with location. (iPhone/iPad app by hideki shimizu.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidnapdetector-protect-kids/id1484588342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [hideki shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484588341) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB - Languages: English, Japanese - Released: 2019-11-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-22 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidnapdetector-protect-kids/id1484588342/reviews.md ## What is KidnapDetector / Protect Kids? When the thought “my loved one might have been kidnapped” crosses your mind, an AI app will automatically detect and alert you the possibilities of kidnapping. I made this app strongly feeling that I would do whet ever it takes to rescue my daughter if she were ever to be kidnapped and kept hostage. In such cases where someone suspicious drives away with a child in a car, this app emails the parents the location of the child. In addition to AI kidnapping detection, this app is also equipped with other crime preventing functions and we will continue to actively add functions that are easy to use. 【Recommended users】 - Parents who have children up to the age of high school. -Parents who could not immediately take action to get to their children due to work or other physical reasons. -Parents who love their children so much. -Those who want to be protected by their significant other. -Those who want to protect their loved ones. 【An example situation】 For instance, a working couple have elementary, middle, high school aged children who walk or bike to school. If the children move at a speed so fast that is not normal, the kidnapping detector will turn on and email the parents the location of those suspected to be captive. Designed for small children to operate the app with no difficulty, it also has functions for the user to email their current location with one-tap and to make emergency calls. The email enables the parents to take prompt action as it informs the location of those who are in danger. The app is active when it is launched on an iPhone. Even children before schooling could carry it around in their backpack. 【What functions does it have?】 ■AI kidnapping detection The app will email you the current location of the suspected captive when the app detects high-speed movement (approximately 40km/hr or more). When moving at high-speed, the app will continuously inform the location every tens of minutes, which enables tracking long distances. ■One-tap location emailing By tapping the email icon, the user could email where the user is, letting the receivers know the latest location. This works in situations when the user is kept captive with an iPhone where the user could inform the location with one-tap. ■ Emergency calling registered phone numbers By registering phone numbers in advance, the user can make emergency calls. ■Photo attachment on email When the user is at a state of being able to take pictures of information such as the kidnapper’s face and/or the surroundings, the app allows the user to attach pictures with the location information and email them together. The receiver could obtain locational and visual information, both at the same time. ■One-tap alert noise By one-tap, the app makes noise that alerts danger to the surroundings. ■One-tap security light By one-tap, the app’s light turns on and could be used as a safety measure in the dark. 【How to use】 Install the app on the iPhone of the person you want to protect, and register the username, your email address and telephone number in the app. Turn on maps (GPS) service on your iPhone on to let the GPS detect the user at all times. (When using the app for the first time, a background authorization confirmation screen will pop-up at the beginning and end as an initial installation.) Please note that Internet connection is required while sending mail. Devices: iPhones from iPhone7, from iOS13 【About the fee】 Monthly fee will be charged for using the AI kidnapping detection. By purchasing our app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms on “disclaimer” and “Privacy Policy.” This translation is intended for reference only. The conditions of the disclaimer and the Privacy Policy are laid out in a Japanese version. 【disclaimer】 https://ai-coordinator.jp/disclaimer 【Privacy Policy】 https://ai-coordinator.jp/privacy-policy ## Key features - AI kidnapping detection - Automatic location emailing - Photo attachment to emails - One-tap location emailing - Emergency calling - One-tap alert noise - One-tap security light ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | AI kidnapping detection | $2.99 | per month | ## Frequently asked questions about KidnapDetector / Protect Kids ### How does KidnapDetector / Protect Kids detect kidnappings? The app uses AI to detect potential kidnapping situations by monitoring movement speed. If a user moves at a high speed (approximately 40km/hr or more), the app triggers an alert. ### What information is sent to guardians when a kidnapping is detected? When a potential kidnapping is detected, the app automatically emails registered guardians with the current location of the user. It can also include attached photos if the user is able to take them. ### Can KidnapDetector / Protect Kids be used for general location sharing? Yes, the app features a one-tap location emailing function that allows users to share their current location with designated contacts, useful for general safety or informing loved ones of your whereabouts. ### Does KidnapDetector / Protect Kids offer an emergency call feature? Yes, the app allows users to register phone numbers in advance and make emergency calls with a single tap, providing a quick way to contact help. ### What is the pricing for KidnapDetector / Protect Kids? The app is free to download and use. The AI kidnapping detection feature is available via a subscription at $2.99 per month, with a one-month free trial. ### What devices is KidnapDetector / Protect Kids compatible with? KidnapDetector / Protect Kids is designed for iPhones and iPods. It is active when launched on an iPhone and can be carried by children even before they start school. ### How often is KidnapDetector / Protect Kids updated? The app was last updated on May 31, 2020, to version 1.13. The developers state they will continue to actively add easy-to-use crime-preventing functions. ### What are the safety features for the user within the app? In addition to detection and alerting, the app includes a one-tap alert noise to draw attention to danger and a one-tap security light for use in dark environments. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.13 — 2020-05-31 If a child is kidnapped. It is a powerful app that informs parents of the danger of such a child just by holding an iPhone. An AI app that puts children first. -Change information url ### 1.12 — 2020-05-29 An AI app that puts children first. -Change icon -Change information url ### 1.11 — 2019-11-15 An AI app that puts children first. -Change Title -Change Japanese subtitle ### 1.1 — 2019-11-09 Fixed bugs in layout ### 1.0 — 2019-11-07 No release notes. ## Apps similar to KidnapDetector / Protect Kids | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Patio Calculator Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patio-calculator-plus/id1506952327) | 4.8 (212) | Free | Utilities | | [Honoa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honoa/id1484768322) | — | Free | Utilities | | [SOS Online Backup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sos-online-backup/id328057513) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Internet Quality](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internet-quality/id982837944) | 4.2 (483) | Free | Utilities | | [Fonts:Keyboard Texts & Emojis](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontskeyboard-texts-and-emojis/id1555740554) | 3.5 (6) | Free | Utilities | | [Miami311](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miami311/id1072182068) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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