Best Duress Apps

39+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Looking for free duress apps? 20 of our 39+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Duress Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Duress	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
2	duress safe app	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
3	LockBox: Photo & Video Vault	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
4	DuressRT Mobile	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
5	Geo Locker	Free	5.0★ (4)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
6	FileStasher: Photo Vault Safe	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Jun 2026
7	ReachDuress	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
8	Photo Vault - Vaultaire	Free	4.6★ (12)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Duress

Duress by Duress Pty Ltd

Trusted. Fast. Discreet.

Editor's Choice

🌟 Lifestyle

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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.

duress safe app by Mongrov, Inc.

duress safe app

Strong Contender

💼 Business

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

LockBox: Photo & Video Vault by Kerem KAHRAMANOGULLARI

Private Secure Hidden Gallery

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Plausibly Deniable Locker

Free

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.

Location-based vault unlockingAES-256-GCM encryptionConfigurable unlock radii

🔧 Utilities

(4)

free

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

ReachDuress

by SkyNet Satellite Communication Pty Ltd

Free

💼 Business

(0)

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

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

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

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

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

Journey Management App

Instant Duress Alerts

Wearable safety. Everywhere.

Private encrypted messaging

Hospital staff safety system

FAQ about Duress

What are the best duress apps for iPhone?

Duress tops our duress apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free duress apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top duress apps we rank are free to download, including Duress and duress safe app.

Does Duress have ads or in-app purchases?

Duress has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many duress apps are on the App Store?

We track 39+ duress apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

How does Duress notify the police?

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.

What information does Duress share with the police?

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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