# The Trace — The Trace Personal Alarm

> Personal safety alarm and app with siren, SOS, and GPS tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Guardian Safety Pendants Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trace/id6473526010 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guardian Safety Pendants Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719093229)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 44 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trace/id6473526010/reviews.md

## What is The Trace?

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HOW DOES IT WORK?
The user simply hooks the alarm onto themselves, such as their belt, their purse/handbag, or hooked onto their pocket.

Siren Alarm
A firm pull of the metal pin at the bottom of the chain activates the alarm, separating the chain from the personal alarm Trace. The circle on the other side of the SOS button is where the sound comes from and can be a red herring to confuse any attackers who try to turn off the alarm. The actual way to turn it off is to insert the pin back into place.

SOS Button & App
Download the Guardian Trace app onto your smartphone. The app is used to create an account and pair the Trace to your device. Some app features are free while others require an in-app purchase.

FREE APP FEATURES
One emergency contact
Silent/Discreet Alarm via SOS press
GPS location update when SOS activated

PAID APP FEATURES
Up to 5 emergency contacts
Silent/Discreet Alarm via SOS press
Emergency Calls following pin release
GPS location update when SOS activated
Safety Timer (set a timer to alert the emergency contact once the protect mode ends unless aborted)

HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO RECHARGE THE PERSONAL ALARM TRACE?
The Trace takes less than 2 hours to recharge from 0 to 100% and should be recharged at least once a month. The battery can last several days between charges but it’s best to charge every night just to be safe if you're using it regularly.

## Key features

- Personal siren alarm with pin activation
- Discreet SOS button with silent alert
- GPS location tracking during emergencies
- Emergency contact setup
- Safety timer for timed events
- Rechargeable battery

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GuardianTraceSubscription | $2.99 | per month |
| GuardianTraceSubscription | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Safety Timer Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trace/id6473526010/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Push notifications is not working

*2024-11-09*

I recently bought the alarm, downloaded the app, and enabled all notification settings. However, after pressing the button twice, the paired device didn’t receive any push notifications. We had to manually check the app to see if the alarm was activated.

## Frequently asked questions about The Trace

### How does The Trace alarm work?

The Trace alarm is activated by pulling a metal pin. This triggers a siren and can be used to send discreet SOS alerts via the companion app, which also provides GPS location updates.

### What are the free features of The Trace app?

The free version of The Trace app allows for one emergency contact, silent/discreet alarms via the SOS press, and GPS location updates when an SOS is activated.

### What paid features does The Trace app offer?

Paid features include up to 5 emergency contacts, emergency calls after pin release, a safety timer to alert contacts when a protect mode ends, and all the free features.

### How often does The Trace need to be recharged?

The Trace takes less than 2 hours to fully recharge and should be charged at least once a month. It's recommended to charge it nightly if used regularly for optimal battery life.

### What devices is The Trace app compatible with?

The Trace app is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for The Trace app?

The Trace app has an age rating of 4+.

### What are the subscription costs for The Trace?

Subscription plans for The Trace include $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year for the GuardianTraceSubscription.

### Does The Trace have ads?

No, The Trace app does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2026-04-14

- Unified Account System Added
- Contact Request Flow Added
- Smarter Alert Targeting Updated
- Refreshed Sign-In Screen
- Key Stability Improvements

### 3.2 — 2025-08-19

- Buy-to-Unlock enhanced Safety Timer
- Enhanced Add Contact Menu
- Built-in Safety Timer Reminders
- Enhanced Safety Timer countdown syncing
- Key Stability Improvements

### 3.1 — 2025-06-09

- Improved Bluetooth connection reliability
- Added connection status notification
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0 — 2025-01-14

Bug fixing

### 2.9 — 2024-12-02

Bug fixing

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