Best Duress Apps

29+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

5.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free duress apps? 20 of our 29+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Duress Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1DuressDuressFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
2DuressRT MobileDuressRT MobileFreeNoNoMay 2026
3duress safe appduress safe appFreeNoNoMay 2026
4ReachDuressReachDuressFreeNoNoMay 2026
5SHEQSYSHEQSYFree5.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
6WSG-WorkSafeGuardianWSG-WorkSafeGuardianFreeNoNoJul 2026
7StronglineStronglineFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8Co ConnectCo ConnectFreeNoNoJul 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.

More Duress apps to explore

4
ReachDuress
ReachDuress
ReachDuress
by SkyNet Satellite Communication Pty Ltd
Free
💼 Business
(0)
5
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
6
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
7
Strongline
Strongline
Strongline
Hospital staff safety system
Free

This app provides a discreet way for hospital staff to signal for help. It delivers critical alerts to nearby colleagues and security, enabling rapid response to potentially dangerous situations. Designed for silent background operation, it ensures staff can confidently engage with patients.

Discreetly signal for helpReceive critical alertsSilent background operation
🏥 Medical
(2)
free
8
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
9
Strongline Pro
Strongline Pro
Strongline Pro
by PatientKeeper, Inc.
Free

This app provides a duress alert system to quickly call for help and allows users to view and respond to alerts triggered by others. Security team members can manage resolved alerts, and users can chat with each other during an active alert.

Activate duress alertsView and respond to alertsCancel accidental alerts
📊 Productivity
(3)
free
10
Vygilance Assist
Vygilance Assist
Vygilance Assist
by Avatar Technology
Free
💼 Business
(0)
11
Hygistics Mobile
Hygistics Mobile
Hygistics Mobile
Official Hygistics mobile app
Free
💼 Business
(0)
12
Kio Staff Safe Alerts
Kio Staff Safe Alerts
Kio Staff Safe Alerts
Get Staff Alerts
Free

This mobile tool connects to a cloud-based system to deliver instant audio and visual alerts for staff safety. Responders can view real-time staff locations, acknowledge alerts, and manage incidents from anywhere.

Instant staff alert notificationsReal-time staff location trackingAcknowledge and resolve alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
13
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
14
Canopy Go
Canopy Go
Canopy Go
Wearable safety. Everywhere.
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
15
Camora App
Camora App
Camora App
by Epigrams Platforms LTD
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
16
Canopy Protect
Canopy Protect
Canopy Protect
Hospital staff safety system
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
17
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
18
Cipher: Private E2E Chat
Cipher: Private E2E Chat
Cipher: Private E2E Chat
Zero-server encrypted chat
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
19
Co Connect JMP
Co Connect JMP
Co Connect JMP
Journey Management App
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Volvé
Volvé
Volvé
Your safety, in your hand
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Duress

What are the best duress apps for iPhone?
Duress tops our duress apps ranking as of July 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 DuressRT Mobile.
Duress has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 29+ duress apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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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