Safe vs Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe
This app provides an audio and visual alert system to remind you to check your backseat before exiting your vehicle, helping to prevent children or pets from being left behind in hot or cold cars. It uses Bluetooth GPS locator technology and offers customizable interval alarms for peace of mind.
- Audio and visual backseat alerts
- Bluetooth GPS locator
- Customizable interval alarms
- Email/social media sign-up
- Free 60-day trial
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According to kidsandcars.org since 1990 more than 900 children have died in hot cars in the U.S. Yearly, 38 kids die on average. There are many studies attempting to explain this traumatic and heartbreaking phenomenon which leaves a lifelong scar and mark for those who have experienced such a painful tragedy. The fact is we are living in a fast-paced time where we are bombarded with many distractions and unexpected stresses. For parents of newborns, there is also the sudden adaptation of what is called “prospective memory” which involves the intent to try and remember to complete tasks out of your ordinary routine which may lead to forgetting your child in a car. Today, there is a practical solution and answer to preventing the devastation of losing a child or pet due to unintentionally leaving one behind in a hot car or frozen car. Introducing the SAFE SEAT app. For years the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has encouraged you to remember: Park.Look.Lock. The SAFE SEAT app is a practical and easy to use audio and visual alert system which further reminds you to check your backseat before you exit your vehicle. Reminder systems do exist in the market today but most require some external piece of hardware and are unaffordable for many. SAFE SEAT exists right at your fingertips via Bluetooth GPS locator. Once you parked a written notification and sound will alert you to check your backseat. For peace of mind, you can set interval alarms ranging from 1 to 5 minutes. All you need to do is sign up via email or a popular social media site such as Facebook, register your name and location and SAFE SEAT is there. SAFE SEAT is the creation of aspiring children’s book author and mother of a toddler, Sadie Quinn. She states, “After becoming a first-time mom I began noticing article after article about babies being left in cars and dying. I could not imagine that happening to me and my child. After searching the marketplace I could not find an app that could help me. I created Safe Seat to fill that need and bring peace of mind to those that use it.” Download SAFE SEAT today for a 60-day free trial period on iOS. Safe Seat because the child’s life you save may be your own. Terms and Conditions- https://safeseatapp.com/terms-of-service/
Beacon
Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.
- Live map of awake mothers
- Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker
- Mood and wellness tracking
- Postpartum journaling
- Community forum
- Expert resources and guides
- Helpful tools and calculators
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beacon at 91% against Safe's 67%. Beacon also leads on ratings volume (507 vs 7) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Safe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 507 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Safe's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's.
Safe ships an update every 2 weeks, Beacon every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Safe | Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (507 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 91.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 507 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jennifer Phillips | Keagan Scott |
Customer experience
Safe
Beacon
In-app purchases
Safe
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Subscription Yearly$9.991 Year
Beacon
- Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
- Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year









