SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker

SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker

Live GPS for Runners & Hikers

1.4K ratings
537 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
November 18, 2021
Updated
October 30, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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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's New in SafeBeacon

4.5.27

October 30, 2026

• Finishing an activity is now one simple press-and-hold. Hold the Finish button for half a second to end your activity — no more extra confirmation pop-up. A quick tap won't end it by accident. • Your activity summary email now arrives after every finished activity, not just when you notify your guardians. • Fixes and reliability improvements to activity History.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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$5.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Long time user!

Been using this app since it was new/free and when the option to subscribe came up, I was happy to pay for it as it’s become something I use on every one of my runs/rides.

I prefer running when it’s dark out, since it’s less overwhelming sensory wise and makes for a more relaxing/enjoyable run, but the downside to that is that safety can be more of an issue.

Between the Road ID (now SafeBeacon) app and some self-defense items I take along, I feel I’m doing what I can to be safe (outside of the basics: situational awareness, being able to hear my environment, and running in well-lit, safer areas that I know well and can navigate in emergencies - being female is fun, right?).

My one ask? Can you give us the option to turn the app icon orange? It was much easier for me to quickly locate the app when it didn’t blend in with everything around it!
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Everywhere

This app lets me be secure everywhere I ride.

Love’n life

The Road ID is a big safety device especially for women. Love it!

I feel safer

I love this app. Easy to use, affordable, and helps me feel safer while running.

Road ID

Works well and warns me when standing still for a few minutes. It knows when and where I have fallen and suggests calling for help!🚲🚔

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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

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to pause/resume tracking

Feature

Customizable alert settings

Feature

Integration with other fitness/tracking apps

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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.