#4 in Top 10 Best Personal Safety Apps
Watch Over Me alerts emergency contacts, and offers a map of dangerous areas
Features
No action needed--just set a timer and pre-program emergency contacts
Record video with the simple shake of your phone
Highlights
Free
Android
Description
One of the first factors to consider when choosing a personal safety app is which app will be the simplest to use in a potential emergency. The personal safety app Watch Over Me works by setting a simple timer in any situation you feel nervous. During this time your GPS is tracked and if you fail to hit the button ‘’I’m Safe’’ after the timer is up, an alert is sent out to your emergency contacts including your exact location. In the event of an active emergency, an alert can be set off by simply shaking your phone. The alert contacts all your emergency contacts, an alarm will be set off and the app will immediately begin video recording.
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