Not surveillance — shared safety a child can understand.
Kids can see the app on their own phone. They know what's shared, when, and with whom. That's how we build the kind of habit that lasts into teenage years — safety without secrets. Parents get accurate information; kids get respect and clarity.
An SOS button designed for small hands and big worries.
The child's home screen has one giant button. Press and hold for two seconds and Mom, Dad and any other trusted adult get the location and a distress message immediately. No menus, no unlocking, no typing — because a scared eight-year-old shouldn't have to think about UX.
What You Get Out of the Box
Live location for kids on the move
See when your child is walking, biking or in transit. Sharing is honest — the child sees it too.
School arrival & departure pings
Get a quiet notification the moment your child arrives at school, and again when they leave. No more anxious 8:15 a.m. checks.
Playdate check-in
Your child taps 'I arrived' at a friend's house. You know they got there without calling anyone.
Bike-ride & walk sharing
Turn on live sharing for the ride to grandma's. Sharing ends automatically at the destination.
Real Moments It Helps
First solo walk to school
Share the walk live for the first few weeks. Once you're both confident, switch to simple arrival pings.
Bike ride to a friend's house
Kids share the trip start-to-finish. Parents relax knowing they arrived safely.
After-school activities
Auto check-in at soccer practice, music class or tutoring. No 'text me when you're there' texts required.
Questions People Ask
What age is the app suitable for?
It works well from around age 7-8 upward, when a child has their own phone or a wearable that runs it. Younger children benefit through parent-shared devices.
Does my child see when I'm looking at their location?
The child sees when location sharing is on. That transparency is deliberate — safety apps that spy tend to be uninstalled by teenagers quickly.
Can the child accidentally send an SOS?
The SOS requires a two-second long press to fire. Accidental sends are rare, and any triggered alert can be cancelled within 10 seconds if it was a mistake.
Is it free for families?
Yes. The free plan includes location sharing, SOS and check-ins. Premium adds unlimited alerts and longer history for $1.99/month.
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