Best Outdoor Safety Apps

Weather Signal: Outdoor Safety

Air, Fire & Weather Decisions

Free

This app provides a simple "Go, Caution, or Avoid" signal for outdoor activities by analyzing air quality, wildfire activity, pollen, marine conditions, and weather. It offers plain-English guidance and smart notifications to help you make informed decisions about spending time outside.

GOES: Outdoor Health & Safety

Your essential offline guide

Free

This offline guide provides expert medical advice and risk forecasting for outdoor adventures. It helps users identify and manage injuries, prepare for environmental hazards like weather and wildlife, and expand their wilderness knowledge, all without cell service.

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.

Snake ID: Snake Identifier

Photo Scan: Dangerous or Safe?

Free

Instantly identify snake species from a photo, learn about their danger level, characteristics, and facts. Create a personal field guide and discover snakes in your region.

OutdoorScore: Dog Walk Safety

Paw Safety: Heat, Ice & Air

Free

This app provides a consolidated outdoor safety score based on your activity, offering personalized insights for dog owners, athletes, and workers. It warns about environmental hazards like hot pavement, wildfire smoke, and high pollen levels before official alerts.

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.

SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker

Live GPS for Runners & Hikers

Free

This app provides real-time GPS tracking for solo outdoor activities like running and hiking. It allows designated contacts to follow your route live and receive automatic alerts if you stop moving unexpectedly or experience a crash. It offers peace of mind for loved ones without constant surveillance.

Groundswell Safety

Beach & Trail Safety

Free

Check beach and trail conditions, active hazards, and community reports before outdoor adventures. Get official alerts and share your own safety observations. Combines official data with user-submitted insights for informed outdoor planning.

Texas Outdoor Annual

Guide to hunt, fish & boat.

Free

This app provides comprehensive regulations for hunting, fishing, and boating in Texas. It includes season dates, bag limits, fishing reports, boating safety information, and license details. Access information specific to your county and find nearby fishing spots.

SABRE Personal Safety

Mobile Safety Alert System

Free

This app sends emergency alerts with your GPS location to chosen contacts. It can be used independently or paired with compatible safety devices for enhanced protection. Real-time tracking and map views are available to ensure your safety.

E3 Safety

Emergency & Safety App: E3

Free

This app helps organizations manage emergencies by connecting employees, administration, and first responders. It features custom alerts, smart maps, digital emergency protocols, and real-time chat for efficient crisis communication.

Homebound Check-In

Safety for every adventure

Free

This app helps you stay safe during outdoor adventures by letting trusted contacts know your plans and location. Set up trip details, add emergency contacts, and check in and out to ensure someone is alerted if you don't return on time.