Comparison

bSafe vs Safe Hand Off

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

Head to head
About

bSafe

This personal safety app helps prevent crimes and creates evidence if an incident occurs. It offers features like voice activation for SOS alerts, live streaming to guardians, and automatic audio/video recording.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated SOS alarm
  • Live streaming to guardians
  • Automatic audio/video recording
  • Fake call feature
  • Guardian network setup
  • Live GPS tracking (Follow Me)
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After an incident of sexual assault, Charlen and her father developed bSafe, one of the most advanced and reliable personal safety apps in the world. Exposed in 125 countries with millions of downloads and more than 100.000 articles in media such as ABC, CNN, NBC, BBC, Fox News, and Forbes. "bSafe is a safety service that can easily be used by anyone. I see the potential for solving real issues for children and parents and anyone looking for solutions to increase their security. Everyone needs a service like this." - Jada Pinkett Smith TOP-RATED PERSONAL SAFETY APP bSafe prevents crimes like violence, sexual assaults, and rape as well as creates evidence in cases where it has already occurred. bSafe gives you ground-breaking technology that prevents and documents violence and threats for your loved ones, employees, students, and your community. Voice Activation, Live Streaming, Audio/Video Recording, Fake Call, and Follow Me in combination with location and tracking are some of the features that can help you stay safe. THIS IS HOW BSAFE WORKS Voice Activation: Enable the SOS alarm by touch or voice even if your cell phone is placed inside your jacket, pocket, or purse. You do not need to press the SOS button to activate it. Live Streaming: When the SOS is activated, your guardians will get your location and can track you. Guardians will be able to see and hear everything that is happening in real-time via live streaming and can track your location at the same time. Automatic Recording: When the SOS alarm is activated, your phone will automatically start to record both audio and video. The recorded files will be sent to your guardian’s cell phone. Fake Call: Get your phone to call you and get out of unpleasant or threatening situations. Guardians: Set up your own social and personal security network of friends and family (guardians). Invite as many as you want. Follow Me: Ask your guardians to follow you home with Follow Me live GPS tracking. They will be able to see you live via the map on their mobile. Once you have made it home safely, your guardians will receive a message about it.

About

Safe Hand Off

Features
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Stay safe with automated check-ins that work even when you cannot reach your phone. WHAT IS SAFEHANDOFF? SafeHandoff is your digital bodyguard - a personal safety app that monitors your well-being during potentially risky activities. Set a timer before going out, and if you do not check in safely, your emergency contacts are automatically alerted with your exact location. HOW IT WORKS 1. Plan Your Activity Choose from common scenarios like rideshares, dates, solo walks, or hiking trips. Set a timer for how long you will be out. 2. Stay Protected The app monitors your safety in the background. A visual countdown keeps you informed, with warnings as your deadline approaches. 3. Check In Safely When you are safe, simply check in using your secret safe word. If you forget, you will enter a grace period before alerts are sent. 4. Automatic Alerts Cannot reach your phone? No problem. If you do not check in, SafeHandoff automatically sends SMS alerts to your trusted contacts with your precise location and a map link - even if they do not have the app. KEY FEATURES - Situational Templates: Pre-built safety plans for rideshares, dates, hikes, meetings, and more. - Duress Protection: Set a secret panic word that looks like a normal check-in but silently triggers an emergency alert if you are being watched. - Smart Location Sharing: Human-readable addresses, not just GPS coordinates. Your contacts get clickable map links via SMS. - Works Globally: International phone number support. Your contacts do not need the app - just a phone that receives text messages. - No Account Required: All your data stays private on your device. No cloud storage, no tracking. - Premium Experience: Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and a clean, minimalist design inspired by professional security tools. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Solo travelers and hikers - People using rideshares or taxis - First dates or meeting someone new - Walking home alone at night - Anyone who wants peace of mind SUBSCRIPTION Free: 3 handoffs per month, 1 emergency contact Pro: Unlimited handoffs, multiple contacts, custom timers, full history Download SafeHandoff today and never feel alone again. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://sandhandoffweb.vercel.app/support.html Privacy: https://sandhandoffweb.vercel.app/index.html

Screenshots

bSafe4 screens
Safe Hand Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Safe Hand Off at none against bSafe's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. bSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Safe Hand Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
bSafe versus Safe Hand Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbSafeSafe Hand Off
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (208 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings208 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBipper USA, Inc.Bruna Raquel Dagostino

Bugs and requests

bSafe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verification codes not working
  • Inability to add contacts as guardians
  • Inconsistent behavior when trying to access premium features
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize SOS button and fake call settings
  • Improved accuracy and reliability of location tracking
  • Option to have non-app users as emergency contacts
  • Better tutorial and onboarding for new users

Safe Hand Off

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

bSafe

Subscriptions3
  • bSafe Premium Weekly1 Month trial$0.497 Days
  • bSafe Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • bSafe Premium Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 24 hours Premium features$0.99
2 purchases

Safe Hand Off

Subscriptions2
  • SafeHandoff Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SafeHandoff Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is bSafe free?
bSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safe Hand Off free?
Safe Hand Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do bSafe or Safe Hand Off have ads?
bSafe shows ads; Safe Hand Off does not.

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