Comparison

SafetyAware vs OnGuard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SafetyAware

This tool connects lone workers with a 24/7 monitoring center. It logs your location, allows check-ins, and triggers alerts for emergencies or missed check-ins. Features include auto-dial, manual location entry, and customizable safety timers for hazardous situations.

Highlights
  • 24/7 monitoring center connection
  • GPS location logging
  • Monitored alerts for check-in failures
  • Auto-dial to monitoring center
  • Customizable safety timers
  • Manual location entry
Features
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SafetyAware is a work-alone safety support tool that connects you with a monitoring center - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Using the GPS receiver in your device, SafetyAware logs your location and links it with your device ID and company profile at the monitoring center. Simply tap the screen to check-in, set your end-of-shift time, set a safety timer for hazardous situations, request assistance, or trigger an alert. Note: 1. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 2. SafetyAware requires a subscription to an authorized Gemini monitoring center. Features: MONITORED ALERTS: When logged-in with SafetyAware, your device appears in the list of active devices at the monitoring center. A help request sent from your device or a missed safety check-in triggers an alert. The monitoring center will call you to determine the situation and follow up according to your company's procedures. AUTO-DIAL: If your GPS or server connections are compromised, tap a button to call the monitoring center directly and give them your details. AUTOMATIC POSITIONING: When SafetyAware is running, your GPS position is updated and logged at the monitoring center, so that if you do have trouble on the job, your last known location is always available. MANUAL LOCATION ENTRY: You have the added option of entering a location manually, in case your GPS signal is ever compromised, as it might be inside a building. SAFETY TIMER: The safety timer requires input from you at defined intervals to keep it from triggering an alert. Input can be any movement of the device beyond a set distance or a tap of the screen when stationary for a long period. The application notifies you when it's time to check-in, and triggers an alert if you are overdue. The check-in reminder (safety timer) interval is determined by your organization. If allowed, it can be turned on or off, depending on your needs. SIGN OFF TIMER: The Sign Off timer runs throughout your shift. It is completely configurable and can be changed depending on the circumstances. The application notifies you when your shift is about to end, and triggers an alert if you are overdue. HAZARD TIMER: Lets you set a countdown timer and add comments when you are about to enter a potentially unsafe situation. Simply cancel the timer when you are finished or edit it to extend the time. Expiry of your timer triggers an alert. Limitation: iPhone 4 (3.5-inch display) is not supported in terms of UI.

About

OnGuard

Features
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OnGuard Lone Worker helps organizations protect people working alone, remotely or in high-risk environments. Workers get simple check-ins, clear safety states and multiple ways to request help. Administrators and dispatchers get real-time visibility, automated escalation and detailed reporting through the OnGuard Command Portal. Protect workers in real time • Emergency and Panic alerts with current location • Life Check proof-of-life check-ins and missed check-in escalation • Automatic check-ins and configurable work schedules • Fall and idle detection • Life Check, Check-In, Danger and Stop Monitoring geofences • Self, worksite and permitted co-worker location views • Indoor location and precision floor plans where configured Automate the response • Configurable call-down lists • Alert routing by voice call, SMS/MMS and email • Scheduled reminder calls for missed check-ins • Optional 24/7 emergency call-centre response • On-demand location and real-time status updates Turn every safety event into evidence • Operational dashboard and detailed activity reports • Activity and alert heatmaps • Timeline Reports that reconstruct check-ins, alerts and response activity • Incident reports with responder details • Settings Audit History showing who changed what and when • Remote configuration for individual workers and groups Features vary by platform, role and organization configuration. An active OnGuard subscription is required.

Screenshots

SafetyAware1 screens
OnGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnGuard at every 2 weeks against SafetyAware's every 2 months. SafetyAware's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafetyAware ships an update every 2 months, OnGuard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SafetyAware versus OnGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafetyAwareOnGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAware360 LtdSens-Net

In-app purchases

None

SafetyAware

No in-app purchases

None

OnGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafetyAware free?
SafetyAware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnGuard free?
OnGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SafetyAware or OnGuard have ads?
Neither SafetyAware nor OnGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafetyAware or OnGuard?
SafetyAware ships an update every 2 months, and OnGuard every 2 weeks. Most recently, SafetyAware was updated on November 2, 2026 and OnGuard on November 3, 2026.

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