# My SOS Family Emergency Alert — People Called. No App Needed

> Emergency alert system connecting users to trusted contacts via call and text. (iPhone/iPad app by MY SOS FAMILY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-sos-family-emergency-alert/id1057086897 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MY SOS FAMILY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057086896)
- Category: Utilities, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.44/5 from 291 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2016-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-sos-family-emergency-alert/id1057086897/reviews.md

## What is My SOS Family Emergency Alert?

You're walking home.
Your mum slips getting out of the bath.
Your son breaks down on a country road.
A lone worker feels unsafe.

In every one of those moments, the people who love them want to help.
The problem is they don't know.
My SOS Family helps the people you trust know when something's wrong, where you are, and who is already helping.


NOT A CALL CENTRE. NOT A STRANGER. YOUR PEOPLE.

When you need help, My SOS Family alerts the people who actually know you by phone call, text message, email and app notification, all at the same time.
Not a message they might not see for hours.
Not a monitoring centre staffed by someone who doesn't know your name.
A phone call. To your daughter. Your neighbour. Your best friend.

They don't need to download anything. They just need to pick up.


THE ONLY CHAT BUILT AROUND YOUR SAFETY

Every chat app was built for convenience. My SOS Family Chat was built for the people you trust most., in a private space that protects them as much as it connects them.

Private messages and groups — only seen by who you choose.
Your live location shared only when you want, only with who you choose.
Messages automatically deleted. Nothing stored. Nothing left behind.

A chat that disappears when you're ready. A connection that doesn't.


THE FEATURE A CUSTOMER CALLED HER "CHECK I'M NOT DEAD" BUTTON

Before a bath. A walk after dark. Travelling alone. A medical appointment.
Set a countdown.
If everything's fine, cancel it in seconds.
If you can't, My SOS Family automatically alerts your trusted contacts with your location and message.
Because sometimes the emergency isn't that you forgot.
It's that you couldn't.

ONE TAP. HANDS-FREE. EVEN WITHOUT SIGNAL.

Works with Siri and Alexa — activate your alert without touching your phone.
Works from a landline — your contacts don't need a smartphone.


WHEN EVERYONE WANTS TO HELP

The first problem is letting your people know.
The second is stopping the confusion.
Who's calling?
Who's driving?
Who has your location?
Who's already with you?
My SOS Family helps your trusted people co-ordinate, so they can spend less time working things out and more time helping you.


WHO MY SOS FAMILY IS FOR

You don't fit one category. Neither does this app.
The parent whose adult child lives across the country and wonders if they're okay.
The adult child who looks at their parent and quietly worries.
The person who lives alone and loves it — but sometimes the silence is a little too complete.
The woman who walks home at night and sends "I'm leaving" — and the people waiting for "I'm home."
The lone worker who drives between sites and nobody checks in.
The older person who wants independence, not surveillance.
The traveller who wants family to know they're okay, wherever they are.

My SOS Family isn't for people who are afraid. It's for people who are prepared.


YOUR PRIVACY. ALWAYS.

You decide when your location is shared and who can see it.
Chat messages are automatically deleted. Nothing stored beyond what's needed. Nobody watching. Nobody tracking. You control who knows what — always.


TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS

Download My SOS Family. Add the people you trust. Test it — set the timer, press the button, see what your people receive.

14 days. 5 activations. No strangers. No call centres.

Just the people who know you.

Download My SOS Family.
Add the people you trust.
Send a test alert.
Hopefully you'll never need it.

But if you do, you'll be glad your people are ready.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.mysosfamily.com/privacy-policy/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Alerts trusted contacts via phone call and text
- Timed countdown safety feature
- Live location sharing
- Private, disappearing chat groups
- Hands-free activation with Siri/Alexa
- Works without Wi-Fi or mobile data
- Landline activation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription (1 Year) | $33.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription (1 Month) | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Naya+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly NonRenew Plan(1 Month) | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of My SOS Family Emergency Alert?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Reliable and effective
- 🚑 Helpful in emergencies
- 💡 Useful features like voice activation and timer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔍 Location tracking not always accurate

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Verification code not received
- Alerts not always delivered as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to customize emergency contacts per situation
- Integration with more smart home devices
- Group messaging for emergency contacts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-sos-family-emergency-alert/id1057086897/reviews.md

### 2/5 — PROBLEME

*2026-08-06, version 6.3*

L’APP envoyait des urgences à mes contacts meme si les check-in étaient faits adéquatement. Le développeur dit que c’est corrigé? Moi j’ai obtenu un remboursement de Apple avant de voir la correction.

### 1/5 — Complete scam

*2026-07-14, version 6.3*

They send messages to your family asking for money saying your in trouble!!! 😡😡STAY CLEAR‼️🤬🤬🤬

### 5/5 — Lone workers

*2026-05-23, version 6.2*

Really good for lone working.

Alerts go to nearby colleagues and managers first, so the people who actually know you can help quickly. If nobody responds, our central backup team are alerted automatically as well.

It’s  more personal and practical than old-style systems.

### 2/5 — Great, so I thought

*2026-01-09, version 5.35*

You have to pay for it! Because you can't have safety for free...

### 1/5 — TMI

*2025-09-26, version 5.34*

I removed app immediately after testing as I began receiving text messages immediately about the app. Don’t need or want all that junk mail!

### 1/5 — Upgrade

*2024-10-03, version 5.31*

This is suppose to be free for a year with a promo code
Which the was no place to put it

### 4/5 — A voiceless way to alert through Alexa?

*2024-07-26, version 5.30*

Excellent and reassuring to have on my phone and watch. But since my voice has gone I want the button to alert through Alexa, without speaking. With that I would give it five stars!

### 5/5 — The safety app for safety

*2024-05-26, version 5.29*

This app is the best it works so good and have this on the phone works good and works on the the watch to

### 5/5 — Works for me as designed

*2024-05-22, version 5.29*

I tentatively downloaded this app after my third stroke surprised me and left me face down in my backyard, alone and fumbling to figure out how to get help without being able to call out. Odd to not be able to form words at all. As I am without a whole lot of money, well okay, I am poor, I needed a solution I could afford and rely on. I downloaded this and under the monthly plan for testing, I tested this on my 5 year old iPhone to myself, then to a contact multiple times throughout the next few days. For the price, I did not expect the level of results. Every time it worked exactly as described, quickly as well. I am very pleased.

Update, health being better didn’t stop me from paying for the one year subscription to this program. The program works as is and works really well. If you’re looking for an inexpensive solution to quickly and easily notify a few people on an emergency list, this is it.

### 5/5 — Life changing - cannot recommend enough

*2024-05-22, version 5.29*

I have severe asthma, and when an attack hits shouting for help is basically impossible. I also have a condition which makes me faint randomly, and this has even helped for that!

For years I have not been able to go anywhere alone, my family even worried about leaving me at home alone. But now they know if anything happens a small crew of people will all be notified and told exactly where I am in the event of an emergency. And if I know they cannot get to me quickly I can even call 999 at the same time as alerting them to avoid any delays. 

I have told many of my asthma team of it and each one has noted it down to recommend it to others!

## Frequently asked questions about My SOS Family Emergency Alert

### What does My SOS Family do?

My SOS Family is an emergency alert system designed to bridge the gap between needing help and getting it. When you activate an alert, it simultaneously calls and texts your pre-selected trusted contacts, ensuring they are notified quickly and directly.

### How does the countdown feature work?

The countdown feature allows you to set a timer for activities where you might be at risk, such as bathing or walking alone. If you do not cancel the timer before it expires, it automatically triggers an alert to your contacts, including your location and a phone call.

### Does this app require a subscription or is it free?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or services. This allows users to access core safety functionalities without an upfront cost.

### What happens if I don't have a signal or Wi-Fi?

A key feature of My SOS Family is its ability to function even without a mobile signal or Wi-Fi. The alert system is designed to work through server-side processes, ensuring your contacts are notified regardless of your device's connectivity.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for individuals who live alone, have elderly family members, or anyone who wants an extra layer of security. It provides peace of mind for both the user and their loved ones by ensuring prompt notification in case of an emergency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3 — 2026-07-09

CHECK-IN
----------
The best safety systems don't wait for an emergency.
They quietly become part of everyday life.
Set a daily or weekly Check-in schedule.

Choose when you want to check in.
Choose who should know if you don't.
They can be the same people as your SOS contacts.

Or completely different people.

If everything's fine, simply check in.
If you forget, My SOS Family reminds you.
If you still don't respond, your chosen Check-in contacts are automatically alerted.
No one has to remember to ask if you're OK.

Your Check-in does it for them.

PRIVATE CHAT
--------------
My SOS Family Chat wasn't created to replace your favourite messaging app.

It was created for the people you'd trust if something ever went wrong.

Private chats.
Family groups.
Location sharing when you choose.
Messages that automatically disappear.

Because when something happens, the people who matter most shouldn't be meeting for the first time.
They should already be connected.

### 6.2 — 2026-04-11

What's new in My SOS Family
-----------------------------
When something bad happens, I trust my people.
They'll all want to help.
My SOS Family co-ordinates them all.
That hasn't changed. It never will.
What has changed is how you stay connected to them in the moments before, between, and after.

PRIVATE CHAT — NOW BETTER
The chat inside My SOS Family was already different from every other chat app you've ever used.
It wasn't built for convenience. It was built for the people you'd actually call in an emergency — and for the moments when you want to stay close to them without making it a big deal.
This update makes it faster, cleaner, and more reliable.
Everything that made it yours stays exactly as it was:
Messages auto-delete. Nothing stored. Nothing left behind.
Only the people you choose can see what you share.
Your location — only when you want, only with who you choose.
A chat that disappears when you're ready. A connection that doesn't.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Most people download My SOS Family for the SOS button.
Then they discover the chat.
And they realise this isn't just an emergency app. It's the only place on their phone where the people who matter most are already there — ready, trusted, and private.
The woman who messages her daughter every morning before her walk. Not to say she's okay. Just to stay close.
The lone worker who checks in with his team between sites. Not because he has to. Because it means someone always knows.
The older parent who shares their location with their adult child on the days they'd otherwise worry. Quietly. Without fuss.
That's what this chat is for.

WHO'S IN YOUR SOS FAMILY?
If you haven't set up your SOS Family yet — the people you'd trust to help when something goes wrong — now is the right moment.
It takes 60 seconds. Add one person. Test it. See what they receive.
That's when it clicks.

My SOS Family. The one system that co-ordinates the people who know you.

Free for 14 days. No strangers. No call centers. Just your people.

### 6.1 — 2026-03-26

Something has been missing from every chat app you've ever used ( we updated  the security again)

They were built for convenience. Not for the people who would actually come.

My SOS Family Chat is private messages and groups — seen only by who you choose. Your location shared only with people you trust. Messages auto-deleted. Nothing stored. Nothing left behind.

Update now. Chat is waiting.

### 6.0 — 2026-03-19

Something has been missing from every chat app you've ever used.

They were built for convenience. Not for the people who would actually come.

My SOS Family Chat is private messages and groups — seen only by who you choose. Your location shared only with people you trust. Messages auto-deleted. Nothing stored. Nothing left behind.

Update now. Chat is waiting.

### 5.35 — 2025-11-03

New: Updated Private Chat in My SOS Family
You can now send encrypted messages directly to other My SOS Family users.

> Secure & private – messages are never stored on our servers. They only stay on your phone or your contact’s phone.
> Stay connected – send quick updates, share reassurance, or check in with loved ones.
> Simple & safe – works inside the app you already use for emergency alerts.

Coming soon: Group Chat – so families, friends, and teams can stay in touch together.

Download now and enjoy an even more complete way to stay safe and connected.

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