# SQUAWK! Family Safety App — Family Safety Made Fun!

> Family safety app with emergency alerts, location sharing, and gamified rewards. (iPhone/iPad app by Beakin Network Developing LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-family-safety-app/id6767633473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Beakin Network Developing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896494494)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-family-safety-app/id6767633473/reviews.md

## What is SQUAWK! Family Safety App?

SQUAWK! — Family Safety Made Fun!

The family safety app that keeps your loved ones
connected, protected, and rewarded — every single day.
Perfect for everyday family life, group outings, and travel.

FAMILY SAFETY FIRST

At the heart of SQUAWK! is the Beakin Emergency
Alert — one tap instantly notifies your entire
family group with your real-time GPS location.
Fast, private, and powerful when it matters most.

SQUAWK! never tracks you in the background.
Location is shared only when YOU choose.

SAFETY FEATURES

- Beakin Emergency Alert — one-tap SOS with live GPS
- I'm Safe Button — instant family reassurance
- Check-In Requests — ping family members for safety confirmation
- Huddle — set a meetup point and notify your whole group, great for travel and outings
- Squawk Broadcast — quick message to your entire family group
- Real-Time Location Sharing — see your family on a live map
- Privacy-First Design — no background tracking, ever

YOUR DIGITAL NEST

Create a private family group called a Nest.
Invite members with a simple 6-character code
or QR scan. Your Nest is your secure, private
space — no strangers, no public feeds.

- Nest Messaging — private family chat, read-and-delete
- 24-Hour Photo Stream — share moments that auto-delete
- Family Polls — vote on dinner, weekend plans & more
- Custom Squawk Alerts — quick status broadcasts
- Nest Administration — family admin controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

SQUAWK! is built with families in mind. Only
verified adults can create a Nest. Photo sharing
is off by default and requires admin approval —
minors can never share photos outside the nest.
Parents stay in control, always.

FAMILY SAFETY MADE FUN

What makes SQUAWK! unique? We turned family
safety into a rewarding experience your kids
will actually want to participate in.

Earn Golden Eggs and Squawk Gems for check-ins,
staying connected, and gameplay. Spend them in
The Roost store or use them across four built-in
games in the Nest Quest Game Portal.

NEST QUEST GAMES

- Egg Catcher — catch falling eggs, dodge boulders and snakes
- Balloon Pop — pop balloons with darts, launch Hot Air Balloons
- Battle Nest — face Carsius, an adaptive AI opponent
- Castle Mice — maze-based castle defense game
- Daily Spin Wheel — free daily prizes, Golden Eggs and Gems
- XP and Star Progression — always a new goal to chase

REWARD SYSTEM

- Golden Eggs — earn through check-ins, gameplay and achievements
- Squawk Gems — premium currency for upgrades and game entry
- Daily Rewards (Mon-Sat): 20 Eggs, 2 Gems
- Weekly Bonus (Sunday): 100 Eggs, 10 Gems and more

THE ROOST STORE

- Custom avatars and champions
- Permanent game gear and power-ups
- Stackable feature upgrades
- Send gifts to nest members
- The Vault — convert Golden Eggs to NSTG crypto (18+)

SUBSCRIPTION PLANS

- Free / Hatchling — full core safety features, no cost
- Family / Nestkeeper — $2.99/mo
- Community / Flock — $7.99/mo
- Corporate / Tower — $29.99/mo

PHILANTHROPY BUILT IN

Donate Golden Eggs to three community funds —
your donations vote on how Beakin LLC directs
its quarterly budget to real nonprofits:

- Bird Conservation Fund — Wildlife Conservation
- Anndrid Earth Day Fund — Environmental Protection
- Hunger Solutions Fund — Food Banks and Hunger Relief

ABOUT THE CREATOR

SQUAWK! was built by David H. Smith Jr., retired
music educator, Army veteran, licensed minister,
composer, and self-taught developer from Corning,
NY — a father of four who believes technology
should bring families closer together.

SQUAWK! — Because family safety should be
something everyone actually wants to do.

IMPORTANT: SQUAWK! supplements but does not
replace emergency services. In any emergency,
always call 911 first.

Privacy: https://beakin.app/privacy.html
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Delete Account: https://beakin.app/delete

## Key features

- One-tap SOS emergency alerts with GPS
- Real-time family location sharing
- Private family chat and photo stream
- Gamified rewards and in-app games
- Parental controls and admin features
- Customizable alerts and notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Community Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Corporate Plan | $29.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squawk-family-safety-app/id6767633473/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love Squawk

*2026-06-21*

Squawk is such a great app! So user friendly as well. I love how there is some in game options as well, that’s fun. The safety features are great! Squawk on everyone.

### 5/5 — Favorite Feature

*2026-06-18*

I think my favorite feature is the scrolling Squawk! Ticker across the bottom. Short messages from
my friend group continuously scroll until they update. No finger swiping needed - very inconspicuous!

## Frequently asked questions about SQUAWK! Family Safety App

### How does SQUAWK! emergency alert work?

The Beakin Emergency Alert is a one-tap SOS feature that instantly notifies your entire family group with your real-time GPS location. This feature is designed to be fast, private, and powerful for critical situations.

### Does SQUAWK! track users in the background?

No, SQUAWK! is designed with a privacy-first approach and never tracks you in the background. Location is only shared when you actively choose to share it with your family group.

### What are the subscription plans for SQUAWK!?

SQUAWK! offers a free 'Hatchling' plan with core safety features. Paid tiers include 'Nestkeeper' at $2.99/mo, 'Flock' at $7.99/mo, and 'Tower' at $29.99/mo, each offering progressively more features.

### How can families earn rewards in SQUAWK!?

Families can earn Golden Eggs and Squawk Gems through check-ins, gameplay in the Nest Quest Game Portal, and achievements. These can be spent in The Roost store or used for game entry.

### What kind of games are available in SQUAWK!?

The Nest Quest Game Portal includes games like Egg Catcher, Balloon Pop, Battle Nest, and Castle Mice. There is also a Daily Spin Wheel for free daily prizes and rewards.

### Is SQUAWK! suitable for younger children?

SQUAWK! has an age rating of 12+ and is built with families in mind. Verified adults create Nests, and photo sharing is off by default, requiring admin approval, with minors unable to share photos outside the nest.

### What devices does SQUAWK! support?

SQUAWK! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, ensuring broad compatibility for Apple users within a family.

### How often is SQUAWK! updated?

The latest version of SQUAWK! is 6.3.3, and it was last updated on June 24, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.5 — 2026-07-22

What's new in version 6.3.5. Improvements to Squawk Gems purchasing in THE ROOST, including clearer purchase confirmations. Streamlined the plan upgrade experience. Minor fixes and polish.

### 6.3.4 — 2026-07-16

• Smoother sign-in: a new loading screen covers the moment between logging in and landing in your nest — no more blank flash on slow connections.
• Gem Shop tune-up: behind-the-scenes improvements to Squawk Gems purchasing in THE ROOST.
• Minor fixes and polish.

### 6.3.3 — 2026-06-24

What's New in 6.3.3
A smoother, faster sign-in experience with a polished new loading screen, plus stability and performance improvements. Improvements in game portal loading speed. Thanks for keeping your nest safe with SQUAWK!

### 6.2.6 — 2026-06-09

What's new in 45 (6.2.6) 
-authorization bug fix in Nest Quest Portal affecting Nest Egg Game Bank.
-bug fixes in Castle Mice with sound activation, and display adjustments in game portal.
-“pause” state and “resume” state sound fixes in Egg Catcher, and Balloon Pop.
-viewport stream now contains default label username, and timestamp

### 6.2.5 — 2026-06-04

What's New in Version 6.2.5
Family Safety Made Fun! This update brings safe photo sharing to your nest, plus polish across the app.
Introducing Featherframe — Now you can share photos right inside your private nest. Photo sharing is OFF by default; the nest admin (a verified adult) decides when it's on, and can grant permissions member by member. Kids stay safely fenced inside the nest for photos, and every shared photo can be reported or the sender blocked on the spot. Stronger Safety Controls — New admin settings for Nest Messaging and photo permissions, plus tightened protections across tiered features.
Smoother Play — Fixed a freeze on Egg Catcher Level 3.
Roost Refresh — UI improvements for a more pleasant, easier experience.

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*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 2026-07-23.*