Best Duress Apps

37+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free duress apps? 20 of our 37+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Duress Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1DuressDuressFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
2duress safe appduress safe appFreeNoNoMay 2026
3Geo LockerGeo LockerFree5.0★ (4)NoYesAug 2026
4LockBox: Photo & Video VaultLockBox: Photo & Video VaultFreeNoYesAug 2026
5DuressRT MobileDuressRT MobileFreeNoNoAug 2026
6FileStasher: Photo Vault SafeFileStasher: Photo Vault SafeFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJun 2026
7ReachDuressReachDuressFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Photo Vault - VaultairePhoto Vault - VaultaireFree4.5★ (10)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Duress

Duress#1

Duress by Duress Pty Ltd

Trusted. Fast. Discreet.
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This safety app discreetly alerts authorities and streams live video and location data in emergencies. It bypasses the need to call emergency services, providing rapid notification to police.

Geo Locker#3

Geo Locker by Alastair Bor

Plausibly Deniable Locker
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a unique location-based security system for your sensitive data. It uses geographic knowledge as the key to unlock encrypted vaults, offering an alternative to traditional passwords and biometrics.

More Duress apps to explore

4
LockBox: Photo & Video Vault
LockBox: Photo & Video Vault
LockBox: Photo & Video Vault
Private Secure Hidden Gallery
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
DuressRT Mobile
DuressRT Mobile
DuressRT Mobile
by Centrak Inc
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
FileStasher: Photo Vault Safe
FileStasher: Photo Vault Safe
FileStasher: Photo Vault Safe
Secure Encrypted File Vault
Free

Securely hide photos, IDs, and private files with advanced encryption and a decoy vault. Offers end-to-end encrypted iCloud backup and two-factor authentication for maximum privacy. Pay once for a lifetime of secure storage.

Decoy vault with separate passcodeBuilt-in document scannerTwo-factor authentication
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
7
ReachDuress
ReachDuress
ReachDuress
by SkyNet Satellite Communication Pty Ltd
Free
💼 Business
(0)
8
Photo Vault - Vaultaire
Photo Vault - Vaultaire
Photo Vault - Vaultaire
Secret Locker & Duress Mode
Free

Securely hide your photos, videos, and documents with advanced encryption. Protect your private files with a unique pattern lock and a decoy vault for added privacy. Enjoy zero-knowledge security, as all data is processed on your device.

AES-256-GCM encryptionPattern lockDecoy vault
📷 Photo & Video
(10)
freemium
9
HaloGuard - Personal Safety
HaloGuard - Personal Safety
HaloGuard - Personal Safety
Personal Safety App
Free

This app provides a comprehensive safety solution by integrating with a wearable device to discreetly activate silent alarms. It sends real-time alerts with location and live audio/video to emergency contacts, offering rapid assistance and health monitoring.

Silent alarm activationReal-time alerts with GPS and live streamQuick response system for emergency contacts
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free with in-app purchases
10
ePanicButton
ePanicButton
ePanicButton
by ePanic Button LLC
Free
💼 Business
(0)
11
SHEQSY
SHEQSY
SHEQSY
Lone Worker App & Duress Alarm
Free

This app helps organizations ensure the safety of employees working alone. It provides a duress alarm, GPS tracking, and customizable activity monitoring to comply with safety regulations and offer 24/7 support.

Duress alarm activation24/7 professional monitoring optionReal-time GPS location tracking
💼 Business
(4)
free
12
WSG-WorkSafeGuardian
WSG-WorkSafeGuardian
WSG-WorkSafeGuardian
by Global Distress Technologies Pty Ltd
Free

This app provides 24/7 professional monitoring for lone workers, offering immediate safety and medical response. It allows users to trigger alerts through various methods, including button presses, timers, and voice commands, ensuring help is available when needed.

24/7 professional safety monitoringOn-demand welfare, safety, and medical alertsMultiple alert trigger options
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
13
Co Connect
Co Connect
Co Connect
Workforce Engagement
Free

This app provides a comprehensive platform for enterprise workforce engagement, communication, and safety. It offers features like GIS-based wayfinding, emergency alerts, and access to vital site information, even in offline environments.

Offline functionalityGIS-based wayfindingUrgent duress messaging
💼 Business
(0)
free
14
Camora App
Camora App
Camora App
by Epigrams Platforms LTD
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
15
Co Connect JMP
Co Connect JMP
Co Connect JMP
Journey Management App
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Vygilance Assist
Vygilance Assist
Vygilance Assist
by Avatar Technology
Free
💼 Business
(0)
17
Hygistics Mobile
Hygistics Mobile
Hygistics Mobile
Official Hygistics mobile app
Free
💼 Business
(0)
18
Jupl Mobile
Jupl Mobile
Jupl Mobile
by Vigil Wireless Sensor Technologies Limited
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
AlertViewApp
AlertViewApp
AlertViewApp
by Min-Hua Wang
Free
💼 Business
(0)
20
Canopy Protect
Canopy Protect
Canopy Protect
Hospital staff safety system
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)

FAQ about Duress

What are the best duress apps for iPhone?
Duress tops our duress apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top duress apps we rank are free to download, including Duress and duress safe app.
Duress has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 37+ duress apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Duress notifies the police by directly connecting to them through its 24/7 Operations Centre. This process happens within seconds of declaring an emergency, bypassing the need for the user to make a direct call.
When an emergency is declared, Duress shares the user's identity, current location, and a live video stream if needed. This comprehensive data helps authorities respond effectively.

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