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SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker

SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker

Live GPS for Runners & Hikers

1.4K ratings
510 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 18, 2021
  • September 16, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

SafeSignal
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About

This app provides real-time GPS tracking for solo outdoor activities like running and hiking. It allows designated contacts to follow your route live and receive automatic alerts if you stop moving unexpectedly or experience a crash. It offers peace of mind for loved ones without constant surveillance.

✓Live GPS route tracking
✓Guardian access via browser link
✓Automatic stationary alerts
✓One-tap SOS with 911 integration
✓Automatic crash detection
✓Activity-based tracking
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SafeBeacon. Based on 1.4K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 👍Reliable and trustworthy
  • 🔒Provides peace of mind and safety
  • 🚀Easy to use and intuitive
  • 📈Helpful for tracking activities and sharing location
  • 👥Appreciated by family and friends

Negative things

  • 💰Subscription model is frustrating for some users
  • 🐛Occasional app crashes and glitches
  • 🔋Battery drain concerns
  • 🔀Compatibility issues with other apps/devices
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What's New in SafeBeacon

4.5.20

September 16, 2026

• Fixed small number of false "stationary" alerts that could fire while you were still moving • Tapping "Location Unavailable" now opens your settings so you can enable it • Faster, clearer errors when your connection drops during sign-up • Other bug fixes and stability improvements

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Subscription plans

Monthly

$5.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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SafeBeacon - awesome

Just feel a bit safer knowing others know where I’m at during my workouts
Amyjo74Amyjo74

Love this App

My husband and I love this app. I feel safer knowing that he gets notified if I were to go unconscious during my walk and he can find right where I am at. He likes that he is able to see where I am at while I am out walking. I even used the Road ID app during a 50K so my husband and a few friends could check my progress at any given time, it worked great!!
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Shelski4Shelski4

JG

I truly love Road ID!!! Always lets my loved ones know I’m good to go!!! I also have ID bracelets😀👍🏽
MLRS-JohnMLRS-John

Crumb

Great app I would like it to download to strava Strava
Aeb aaaAeb aaa

Awesome Sauce

I love this app I feel safer on the road not trusting any driver
Park Ranger 20Park Ranger 20
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Inconsistent tracking and notification issues

Bug

Difficulty importing/syncing activity history

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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to pause/resume tracking

Feature

Customizable alert settings

Feature

Integration with other fitness/tracking apps

Feature

FAQ

What does SafeBeacon do?

SafeBeacon is a safety app designed for individuals who engage in solo outdoor activities such as running, hiking, or cycling. It allows you to share your live GPS location with designated contacts, known as guardians, who can follow your route in real-time through a web browser. This provides peace of mind to your loved ones by ensuring they know your whereabouts and can be alerted if something goes wrong.

How does the safety tracking work?

Before starting your activity, you tap 'Start' in the app. Your chosen guardians then receive a link via SMS or email, which they can use to view your live GPS route on any web browser. The app also features automatic safety alerts, including a notification to guardians if you stop moving unexpectedly, and integrates one-tap SOS and crash detection for immediate assistance.

Do my guardians need to download the app?

No, your guardians do not need to download the SafeBeacon app. They can follow your live GPS route and receive notifications simply by accessing a link sent via SMS or email from their web browser. This makes it easy for anyone to stay updated on your safety without requiring them to install any additional software.

What are the subscription costs for SafeBeacon?

SafeBeacon offers a subscription-based service. Users can choose between a monthly subscription priced at $5.99 per month or an annual subscription for $49.99 per year, which offers a 30% saving. These subscriptions provide access to the app's live tracking and safety alert features.

Is this app always tracking my location?

No, SafeBeacon is designed for activity-based tracking and is not an always-on surveillance app. Your location is only shared when you actively start an activity within the app. Once your activity ends, the tracking stops, ensuring your privacy when you are not engaged in a solo adventure.