# LifeSaver - Distracted Driving — user reviews > 67 indexed App Store user reviews of LifeSaver by Life Apps LLC, rated 3.20/5 from 9 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifesaver-distracted-driving/id874231222/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifesaver-distracted-driving/id874231222.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (14 of 67) ### 2/5 — Professional Driver *2023-04-11* Was told to use this app to monitor phone usage while OTR. The idea or purpose of the app I completely support, how ever if we can use music apps with it, we need to be able to use GPS apps like “Hammer”, using this in a commercial environment we need to have secondary means of routing so we can make viable decisions while in route. ### 3/5 — Not completely accurate *2021-07-02* My phone is always placed within a closed console compartment with the screen locked. However, I still get usage violations on occasion. Apparently a troll lives in the compartment and sometimes uses my phone. ### 2/5 — Great idea; I can't use *2020-05-13, version 5.2.0* When I go to settings and turn on Emergency an Passenger Unlock and put in a contact, those options do not keep. I go back to settings, and they are not as I have set them. ### 1/5 — Can't register *2020-04-18, version 5.2.0* I need this app to get a discount on my car insurance, however i can't register. I click through, add my phone number, get my code texted to me, and when I enter the code I get a message on "invalid OTP code" Tried multiple times. Absolutely useless. ### 2/5 — Not getting notifications *2020-02-10, version 5.1.1* Two days ago I stopped getting notifications from either daughters phone. They are both active on the portal. This is the second time this has happened and it is a long process to figure out why it stops abruptly. I need help fixing it and it’s hard to get a response. ### 1/5 — No IPhone Home Button *2019-12-15, version 5.1.0* The app says I need to push the iPhone home button to activate. Hey guess what. There’s no more home button. ### 1/5 — Does not work on iPhone X *2019-11-23, version 5.0.1* Downloaded the app, followed all possible directions and it did not lock the phone when in motion. Still had full functions and access to other apps. Gave alerts of location when stopped. But would not save emergency contact info. It may work on other phones, but not my iPhone X. ### 1/5 — Terrible set up design and user friendliness *2019-10-30* Great idea but the app needs serious work to be user friendly. From opening, I couldn’t even put my number in as it was automatically assuming I was from America. The app is also not mobile friendly. It’s designed to be a website or something so everything is too large and bulky. It’s like the screen doesn’t fit. Trying to create my dashboard, I put in all my details but kept getting a message saying there was an error and to try back in a few moments. Waited, but still didn’t work. Disappointing as I would have liked to use the app regularly. ### 2/5 — Soo close *2019-08-26, version 4.0.91* The whole purpose of this app was because I cannot trust my teenager to NOT text and drive. Since I can’t trust him to do that, how can I possibly trust him to manually turn the app on?? ### 2/5 — Sucked battery flat in a day *2019-04-15, version 4.0.5* My iphone battery usually lasts a week or more between charges. After installing this app, my battery was drained in a day, repeatedly. This is with all other apps off, and bluetooth turned off. Maybe i’ll reinstall when they fix the issue. I like the idea of this app.? ### 1/5 — Not worth the time *2018-09-01* It’s not user friendly, AT ALL. It doesn’t show or explain how to put settings on drivers. And most importantly it didn’t even work. It did nothing but show two location points. Then when I log in it shows drivers and how I want it set up but 20 minutes later it shows A user then numbers and doesn’t show connected drivers anymore. No alerts and no notifications once others are driver. ### 1/5 — Can’t even install app *2018-07-17, version 3.5* It won’t even let me send a confirmation code. Just pops up “something went wrong try again” ### 3/5 — Can’t get Code *2018-04-20, version 3.0.3* I would LOVE to try this app, but I can’t get it to send my confirmation code to register. And I’ve tried multiple times. Help! ### 1/5 — iPhone X *2018-03-31, version 3.0.3* Great concept but since the iPhone X doesn’t have a home button then I am assuming I can’t use this app? ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — not very accurate *2025-12-18* Continually sense false phone usage when my phone is in the glove box even. ### 1/5 — Junk malware *2025-05-05, version 7.23* Absolute garbage. Shouldn’t be in the App store. It causes distractions due to malfunctions and incompatibility with voice activated apps. Precisely what it claims to prevent. ### 1/5 — Constantly distracting me while I drive *2023-11-19, version 7.12* This app constantly comes up on my phone if navigation is open and the phone is in the holder. It is distracting to constantly get messages from lifesaver even though I’m not using my phone for anything other than navigation and I’m not touching or holding my phone. ### 1/5 — Bad idea *2023-10-24, version 7.12* An app that should never exist regardless of anythng else dnt ruin lives REPORT THIS APP AND HAVE IT BANNED ### 1/5 — Bad idea *2023-08-01* An app that should never exist regardless of anythng else dnt ruin lives ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2023-02-28, version 6.9.4* Doesn’t work on my iPhone 11. Doesn’t sent alerts to the register phone number. There’s absolutely no customer service to help you problem solve any issues. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — Garbage. *2022-02-19, version 6.7* I never touch my phone when driving. My music plays. Every two seconds it alerts me I’ve violated something and to focus on the road, not touch my screen. Then violates me a bunch. Blah blah. It messes up my phone and GPS it’s not worth the little money I save monthly. Just garbage ### 1/5 — Can’t sign up *2021-04-25* It won’t even txt me the code to get started ### 1/5 — false violations!! *2020-12-08* i am a 16 year old girl and my dad put this app on my phone. okay i understand. however while i have my phone in my back seat completely out of hands reach when i get to my destination and i park i grab it and on my lock screen the KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD banner has popped up and i now have 2 new violations. i might be getting my car taken away because my dad won’t trust my word and this app is garbage because the lack of reporting REAL violations. if there was a no star i would’ve selected it!!!!!! completely dissatisfied! ### 1/5 — Worthless app *2020-05-31* This app distracts the driver with constant notifications I have an iPhone with my built in app works 100% better then this and when you lifesaver is on and your maps is open you have to keep removing the notification from the top of the screen so you can know where your going not worth the trouble when phone have it built in the app does nothing it doesn’t even lock my phone like my built in iPhone app does ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A great solution to distracted driving! *2026-03-13, version 8.10* Easy to roll out. No separate device needed. Stops distracted driving from mobile use. ### 5/5 — Excellent tool *2023-04-02* Lifesaver app has been so helpful in monitoring my kids driving. I love the app. I did find out that it will not work when the subway is being used but customer service and response has been phenomenal. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2021-10-15, version 6.6* It really helps me be more vigilant and mindful while driving! I’ve told my friends to get it and for their teens. Thanks Life Saver! ### 5/5 — Works for me *2020-04-02, version 5.1.2* An excellent idea. I use this mainly for my son to avoid him being tempted to use his phone. ### 5/5 — Great app, truly a life saver! *2018-02-13, version 3.0.3* Overall seamless app experience and has kept me safe while driving. ### 5/5 — Super *2018-02-01, version 3.0.3* This app is working well. Love the arrival notifications for my new teen driver!! ### 5/5 — Great piece of software! *2017-05-01* This is a fantastic idea. There are too many deaths on the roadway due to people checking their phones for messages, music, etc...this app is a great way to prevent yourself from using your phone while driving, thus eliminating distracted driving incidents that kill thousands each year. Would recommend. ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2017-05-01, version 2.9.9* Absolutely love this app. It's really easy to use, and I feel so much safer with it! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2017-05-01, version 2.9.9* Great for helping me to not be distracted while driving and to get places safely :) Thanks guys! ### 5/5 — Teen Drivers *2017-05-01, version 2.9.9* Great app! Keeps drivers from being distracted on their phones. I would recommend all parents require their new drivers to have this app for sure. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*