Comparison

SafeBeacon vs Simple Lifts

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

Head to head
About

SafeBeacon

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.

Highlights
  • Live GPS route tracking
  • Guardian access via browser link
  • Automatic stationary alerts
  • One-tap SOS with 911 integration
  • Automatic crash detection
  • Activity-based tracking
Features
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You lace up. You head out alone. Your family and loved ones shouldn’t have to wonder if you’re okay. SafeBeacon is the safety app built for runners, hikers, cyclists, walkers and seasoned travelers who train or adventure solo. Start an activity, and your designated guardians can follow your route in real time — no app download required on their end. If something goes wrong, they’ll know exactly where you are. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start before your run, ride, or hike 2. Guardians receive a link via SMS or email 3. They follow your live GPS route from any browser 4. Activity ends — they get a completion notification AUTOMATIC SAFETY ALERTS SafeBeacon monitors your movement during every activity. If you stop moving unexpectedly, your guardians are alerted automatically — no button press needed. Combined with one-tap SOS and crash detection, you’re covered whether you roll an ankle on a trail or get into an accident on the road. WHY ATHLETES AND USERS CHOOSE SAFEBEACON • Guardians don’t need the app — just a browser • Automatic stationary alert if you stop moving • One-tap SOS with 911 integration • Activity-based tracking — not always-on surveillance • Trusted by 6,000+ active subscribers BUILT FOR SOLO ADVENTURERS Unlike family tracking apps that run 24/7, SafeBeacon activates only when you’re doing an activity. Your location stays private until you choose to share it. Whether you’re training for a marathon, exploring a new trail, or commuting by bike, SafeBeacon gives your loved ones peace of mind without compromising your privacy. SUBSCRIPTION Monthly: $5.99/mo | Annual: $49.99/yr (save 30%) Terms of Use: https://safebeacon.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://safebeacon.com/privacy

About

Simple Lifts

This weightlifting tracker helps men get stronger and stay consistent by logging sets, tracking progress, and automatically calculating the next session's weight. It removes guesswork with data-driven insights and features like personal record tracking and rest timers.

Highlights
  • Log sets with weight, reps, and effort
  • Auto-progression calculates next weight
  • Personal records tracked automatically
  • Rest timer with circular countdown
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Weekly volume chart
  • Custom programs and exercises
Features
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Simple Lifts is a no-nonsense weightlifting tracker built for men who want to get stronger and stay consistent. Log every set, track your progress, and let the app tell you exactly what to lift next session. No guesswork. No fluff. Just you, the bar, and your data. FEATURES — Log sets with weight, reps, and effort — Auto-progression calculates your next weight after every session — Personal records tracked automatically with e1RM — Rest timer with circular countdown — Streak tracking to keep you consistent — Weekly volume chart so you can see your work — Custom programs and exercises — Full exercise library with 41 movements Built by Simple Life Studios.

Screenshots

SafeBeacon4 screens
Simple Lifts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Lifts at none against SafeBeacon's 4. Simple Lifts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SafeBeacon's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. SafeBeacon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Simple Lifts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Lifts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SafeBeacon has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of SafeBeacon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Lifts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeBeacon ships an update every 9 days, Simple Lifts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SafeBeacon versus Simple Lifts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeBeaconSimple Lifts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafeSignalDavin Preble

Customer experience

SafeBeacon

All ratings1,372 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.1%

Simple Lifts

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SafeBeacon

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent tracking and notification issues
  • Difficulty importing/syncing activity history

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume tracking
  • Customizable alert settings
  • Integration with other fitness/tracking apps

Simple Lifts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SafeBeacon

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • SafeBeacon Annual$49.991 Year
None

Simple Lifts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafeBeacon free?
SafeBeacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Lifts free?
Simple Lifts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SafeBeacon or Simple Lifts?
Simple Lifts is rated higher. SafeBeacon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Simple Lifts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SafeBeacon or Simple Lifts have ads?
Neither SafeBeacon nor Simple Lifts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeBeacon or Simple Lifts?
SafeBeacon ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Lifts every 3 weeks. Most recently, SafeBeacon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Lifts on October 31, 2026.

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