Best Cautionary Apps

SaferWatch

Modernizing Safety & Security

Free

This app enables users to report crime, suspicious activity, and online threats, enhancing safety for individuals and organizations. It facilitates real-time communication during emergencies and non-emergencies, providing detailed safety instructions and allowing users to contribute information.

Ten Four: Local Safety

Live Crime & Safety Alerts

Free

Stay informed about live crime and safety incidents in your area with real-time alerts and historical data. Understand local safety trends and gain insights into patterns of activity with a map-first interface.

FoulPlay - Dating Advice

by Matthew Nevarez

Free

This app allows users to share reviews and ratings of people in their community. It aims to help users make informed decisions by providing insights into others' experiences.

SafeStarr

by Darlisa McCray

Free

This app provides location-based safety information to help you make informed decisions before traveling or relocating. It offers insights into local crime trends, registered sex offenders, hate crime data, and historical safety information, combining public data with community reviews.

SafeNow™

Safety in your pocket

Free

Instantly alert trusted contacts or professional helpers in emergencies with a single button press. Share your location in real-time or on demand with customizable privacy settings. Features an always-loud mode to ensure alarms are heard even on silent.

Neighbors by Ring

Join the Neighborhood

Free

Stay informed about local safety with real-time updates from your community, news, and public safety agencies. Connect with neighbors to share information and build safer neighborhoods together.

SafeSport Ready

Tools for Athlete Safety

Free

This educational app empowers parents to understand and address abuse in sports. It provides age-specific talking tips, a database of restricted individuals, and guidance on reporting misconduct.

WaySense

AI Dashcam & Parent Alerts

Free

This app uses AI and your phone's camera to provide real-time driving coaching and record trips. It sends instant alerts to parents for risky behavior and offers detailed driving reports to help teen drivers improve.

RAVEN Alerts

Real Time Incident Alerts

Free

Receive real-time updates on emergency incidents in the Western New York area. This app allows subscribers to stay informed and enables volunteer dispatchers to easily report incidents.

Everbridge

For Everbridge & Nixle Alerts

Free

Receive critical alerts and important community updates directly on your mobile device from public safety agencies and your employer or university. Stay informed about emergencies, crime advisories, and organizational announcements.

FHP Notifier

Live FHP Alerts Across Florida

Free

Stay informed about Florida Highway Patrol incidents in real-time. Monitor crashes, closures, and public safety activity across the state with personalized alerts and a map view. Get timely updates for your community and commute.

Watcho — Por La Comunidad

Southern California Safety Map

Free

This app provides real-time public safety incident information for Southern California on an interactive map. View color-coded pins for different incident types, search specific areas, and filter by category. It offers bilingual support and live updates without requiring an account.

Gardian AI

Your AI Guardian Angel

Free

Receive hourly crime risk forecasts for any U.S. location to stay informed and ahead of potential dangers. Plan trips and daily activities with confidence using detailed risk maps and forecasts. Create personal safety networks by sharing locations with loved ones.

DigAlert

by DigAlert

Free

This app provides underground utility locating services for homeowners and contractors in Southern California. It helps prevent dangerous accidents by informing users about the location of underground lines before digging. Access tools for ticket updates, expiration dates, and emergency contacts.

NW Natural Safety App

NW Natural Safety App

Free

This app helps you manage important safety contacts and receive reminders for home safety tasks. It also provides quick access to report gas odors and call utility locating services before digging.

HSE Report It!

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Free

Anonymously report safety concerns and inappropriate conduct to your school. The app facilitates two-way anonymous communication for follow-up questions and provides quick access to school resources and important notifications.