Best Teen Safety Apps

Greenlight: For Families

Debit Card, Chores, Investing

Free

This app helps families manage finances, teach kids about money, and enhance safety. It offers features for earning, saving, spending, and investing, along with robust security for all family members, including seniors.

SecureTeen Parental Control

by Infoweise Pty. Ltd

Free

Protect your children from online dangers with this comprehensive parental control app. Monitor online activities, manage screen time with customizable schedules, and track your child's location for enhanced safety. It offers web filtering, keyword blocking, and social media activity tracking.

Teen Counseling

Therapy for Teens

Free

Connect with licensed therapists specializing in teen mental health. Communicate via text, phone, or video calls from any device. Parents must provide consent for teens to access services.

MobilePatrol: Public Safety

by Appriss Insights LLC

Free

Access critical safety information, news, and alerts for your community. Receive updates from public safety agencies and law enforcement, report local issues, and view public records like sex offender registries and most wanted lists.

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.

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.

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

Free

This service helps families manage their children's digital lives by monitoring online content, managing screen time, and filtering websites. It alerts parents to potential issues like cyberbullying or adult content, offering peace of mind.

Rave Guardian

by Rave Wireless, Inc.

Free

Enhance personal safety by creating a private network of trusted contacts. This app facilitates rapid communication with your organization, offering features like real-time texting, anonymous tips, and location sharing during emergencies. It provides quick access to important numbers and resources curated by your organization.

Citizen: Safety & Live Video

Live news updates & protection

Free

Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

RoadReady

by Safe Roads Alliance, Inc.

Free

This app helps parents and teens log supervised driving practice during the learner's permit phase. It tracks progress against state requirements, logs various driving conditions, and generates printable reports. It's designed to ensure teens gain sufficient experience before driving solo.

Steer Clear®

Making the roads safer

Free

This app helps young drivers improve their driving habits through interactive learning modules and trip tracking. Completing the program may qualify users for an auto insurance premium adjustment.

BeMe: Teen Mental Health

No stigma. Just support.

Free

This app helps teens manage stress, cope with emotions, and build resilience through daily mood tracking and personalized content. It offers a safe space to share feelings with trusted friends and access live coaching for guidance and support.

Arlo Safe: Family Safety

Location tracking & protection

Free

This app offers 24/7 emergency assistance from live security experts with a single tap. It automatically alerts your contacts and can record incidents. Features include location tracking, place alerts, check-in requests, and automatic crash detection with emergency response.

KATANA Safety

Personal Safety on the Go!

Free

This app provides immediate connection to friends, family, and a 24/7 Response Center for personal safety. It alerts emergency services and trusted contacts with your GPS location via a quick trigger, designed to be used with a physical safety device.

Locksy: Teen Chat, Talk & Snap

Snap. Real Friends. One Chance

Free

Share ephemeral photos, videos, voice notes, and messages that disappear after viewing. Set a timer for your "drops" and race against time to unlock them before they vanish forever. This app offers a secure and engaging way for teens to connect and share moments.

luna: teen health & period app

expert advice & period tracker

Free

This app provides expert advice and tools for teen health and wellness. It offers a period tracker, educational content on topics like mental health and skincare, and an anonymous Q&A feature. It aims to empower teens to feel confident and educated about their bodies and well-being.

SafeDrive: For Teen Drivers

Monitor speed of your teens

Free

This app allows parents to monitor the driving behavior of teen drivers. It tracks speed, location, and alerts parents to speeding incidents. Multiple drivers can be monitored, and notifications are sent for speed limit violations and recording status changes.