# LeaveHomeSafe

> Digital visit history, COVID-19 records, and testing registration for Hong Kong residents. (iPhone/iPad app by Digital Policy Office.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leavehomesafe/id1536377801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Digital Policy Office](https://appshunter.io/developer/426069050)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 337 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2020-11-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leavehomesafe/id1536377801/reviews.md

## What is LeaveHomeSafe?

The LeaveHomeSafe mobile app provides citizens a convenient digital tool to record their visit history themselves on their mobile phones by scanning QR codes displayed in venues for the use in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.  Visit records will be automatically removed after 31 days.

If there is confirmed case in a venue located in Hong Kong, the mobile app will notify those users who have visited the same venue at the same time with the infected person(s), thus increasing vigilance and self-protection awareness of citizens as well as enhancing public confidence in visiting different venues.

Upon confirmation by Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, app users who are confirmed positive or preliminary positive of COVID-19 infection can share their visit history with the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health to help trace the relevant contacts.

The mobile app allows the app users to store their Vaccine Pass records (e.g. COVID-19 vaccination records, vaccination medical exemption certificate and recovery record, provisional vaccine pass) and testing record. The mobile app automatic displays the app users selected Vaccine Pass QR code after scanning a venue QR code to facilitate the compliance with the “Vaccine Pass” measure. The Vaccine Pass QR code stored in the mobile app will be changed to red color if it is belonged to a COVID-19 infected person, and to amber code if it is belonged to a person under medical surveillance according to Department of Health’s records for the purpose of fighting the pandemic.

The mobile app also provides a Testing Registration Code function to enable app users to voluntarily store their personal information in advance. This function aims to reduce the time spent on queuing on-site and registration at testing points through a simplified registration process for app users to conduct COVID-19 nucleic acid testing if needed.

The LeaveHomeSafe mobile app is developed under the supervision by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Privacy Policy: https://www.leavehomesafe.gov.hk/en/privacy 
Personal Information Collection Statement: https://www.leavehomesafe.gov.hk/en/personal-information-collection-statement

## Key features

- Scan venue QR codes for visit history
- Store COVID-19 vaccination records
- Store COVID-19 testing records
- Receive exposure notifications
- Facilitate testing registration
- Display Vaccine Pass QR code

## What do users think of LeaveHomeSafe?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Stable and reliable functionality
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎯 Effective for its intended purpose
- 📱 Works flawlessly when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 😞 Perceived as surveillance/tracking tool
- 🚫 Mandatory government requirement
- ⚠️ Confusing warning messages and unclear UI
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- ❌ Outdated approach compared to global standards
- 😤 Viewed as politically motivated rather than health-focused
- 🌍 Deters international visitors and business travelers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Leave venue function not working
- Vaccination records not displaying
- Invalid QR codes despite meeting regulations
- Password settings button not appearing
- QR code scanner devices have poor reading accuracy
- Multiple app crashes after updates

**Most requested features**

- Family member vaccination records for children and elderly
- Apple Watch integration and automatic leave function
- QR code sharing feature for group check-ins
- iOS widget support
- Better scanner device compatibility
- Improved Leave Now button functionality and labeling
- Support for internationally obtained vaccination records
- Chinese language app store searchability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leavehomesafe/id1536377801/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2022-12-14, version 3.5.2*

Worst app ever. Each time I use it I am reminded how bad it is. 🤮

### 1/5 — trash

*2022-12-13, version 3.5.2*

trash app

### 1/5 — Garbage Grammar

*2022-11-24, version 3.5.2*

The Red, Amber Blue pop-up warning is incomprehensible. Whoever signed off on it should be embarrassed. It is unclear, vague and comes with a 14-year jail sentence threat. Lovely. Welcome to 1984. Persistent surveillance and Amber bans and pointless masking continues to deter business travellers and tourists. Enough already

### 1/5 — This app has no good purpose

*2022-11-01, version 3.5.0*

Besides those we aren’t allowed to talk about.

### 1/5 — Can’t turn off the password request

*2022-10-20, version 3.4.5*

It’s supposed to have a settings button to “enable” the password function. And that doesn’t appear. 

Otherwise I despise this app and it’s implementation into the culture of this city. That we are still doing this and there is no plan to take it down in site yet is completely ridiculous.

### 2/5 — Quarantine

*2022-10-17, version 3.4.5*

I did the math, 0+3 is 3.  Now PHUK OFF.

### 5/5 — Pretty good app

*2022-10-10, version 3.4.5*

I don’t understand the low ratings this app receives. It worked flawlessly for the 3 weeks that I was in Hong Kong and did its job well.

### 5/5 — Great app that lowers my rent

*2022-10-10, version 3.4.5*

I hope more people leave HK. :)

### 1/5 — There is no point in this app

*2022-10-10, version 3.4.5*

Just stop being over cautious about it already, the whole world is living normally now and here you still use this QR code system to spy on people rather than caring about their safety. It seems this is a good tool to make “problematic” people locked in their homes with red QR code assigned by the order from above, it was already seen in China not very long ago

### 1/5 — DOGSH**

*2022-09-30, version 3.4.4*

the new update made some people’s codes say invalid even though they were according to regulations, because of a glitch. HOW DARE they stop people from entering places because they couldn’t code something right. sick of hong kong. this is absolutely disgraceful.

## Frequently asked questions about LeaveHomeSafe

### What does the LeaveHomeSafe app do?

The LeaveHomeSafe app is a digital tool for Hong Kong residents to record their visit history by scanning QR codes at venues. It also allows users to store their COVID-19 vaccination and testing records, receive exposure notifications, and streamline registration for COVID-19 nucleic acid testing.

### How does the app help with COVID-19 safety?

The app notifies users if they have visited a venue at the same time as a confirmed COVID-19 case, increasing awareness and self-protection. It also allows users to share their visit history with the Centre for Health Protection for contact tracing purposes if they test positive.

### Is the LeaveHomeSafe app free to use?

Yes, the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app is developed under the supervision of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and is free for users.

### What kind of health records can I store in the app?

The app allows users to store their Vaccine Pass records, which include COVID-19 vaccination records, vaccination medical exemption certificates, recovery records, and provisional vaccine passes. It also supports storing testing records.

### How long is my visit history stored?

Visit records recorded through the LeaveHomeSafe app are automatically removed after 31 days. This ensures that personal data is not retained longer than necessary.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.5.2 — 2022-11-20

What’s new in the latest update:
• Supported Vaccine Pass (Transitional)
• Enhanced the "Vaccine Pass" shortcut
• Improved user interface

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