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Himmat Plus App
The Smart24x7 app
Features: The application sends panic alerts to emergency contacts in case of a safety threat. It can also record videos and take photos during an incident. Besides, it comes with call centre support to track the user’s movement.
Shake2Safety app
The Shake2Safety app is a decent safety app available on Playstore. This app can also be used in case of an accident, harassment, robbery, or any natural calamities.
Features: The user just needs to shake their smartphone or just press the power button four times to send an SOS text or call to registered contacts. Besides, it works with a locked screen on, and even without internet connectivity.
Availability: The Shake2Safety app is available in English on Google Playstore.
BSafe app
BSafe is a women’s security and safety app that connects you with your contact through a live GPS trail.
Features: In BSafe app, it allows contacts to follow you through a GPS trail and also set a timed alarm that goes off if you have not checked in. Further, it will also make your phone ring with a fake call and also notify your emergency contacts with the location, even video. Besides, there is a Guardian alert button that immediately shares your GPS location with your family and friends.
Availability: The safe app is available on Google Playstore and Apple store.
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Guardians
Features: Guardian allows users to share their location via GPS with their friends and family. The App comes with the 'I need help' feature which alerts guardians immediately when you are feeling unsafe.
Microsoft Family Safety App
Availability: The app is available on both Android and iOS devices
SpotnSave Feel Secure
SpotnSave Feel Secure is among the most advanced safety applications. It uses the same Bluetooth technology and is available on most platforms.
Availability: The app can be found on iTunes and Google Playstore.
iGoSafely
Features: This app sends alert notifications, emails, messages, and GPS positions to emergency contacts on activation. Through this, you can send messages every minute, unless the alarm is switched off using the secret arm code.
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