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Simple emergency alerts. No monthly fees. Privacy-first.

Send instant SOS messages to your loved ones with one tap. Works offline on Android. No subscriptions, no tracking, no accounts required.

Powerful Features for Your Safety

Everything you need to stay connected with your emergency contacts, designed for simplicity and reliability.

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SOS & OK Buttons

Send predefined emergency or "I'm okay" messages instantly with one tap. Messages include your precise GPS location and address.

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Smart Message Delivery

Android exclusive: Works offline with Direct SMS. Automatic fallback between cellular and Wi-Fi to ensure your message gets through.

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Check-In Timer

Set a countdown timer. If you don't check in on time, an automatic alert is sent to your contacts. Perfect for solo activities.

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Voice-to-Text Alerts

Create messages hands-free using voice input. Helpful in stressful or limited-mobility situations when typing isn't possible.

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Elder-Friendly Design

Large text, high contrast, tunable sound pitch for hearing impaired, and a clear, distraction-free interface. Easy for seniors and non-technical users.

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Multiple Languages

Supports multiple languages for broader accessibility. Use TapAlert in your preferred language.

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Smart Location Context

Includes both precise GPS coordinates and human-readable street address. Works even if recipients are offline or using basic phones.

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Two modes of operation Panic/Reporting

Panic for quick and simple SOS or I'm OK alerts and Reporting to allow better message customization for non emergency situations.

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Home Screen Widget

Android only: Add a one-tap emergency widget to your home screen for instant access without opening the app.

See TapAlert in Action

Intuitive interface designed for speed and simplicity

๐Ÿค– Built for Android

While we support iOS for cross-platform families, our flagship features leverage Android's superior capabilities for emergency alerts.

Android (Full Power)

  • โœ… Direct SMS (works offline)
  • โœ… FREE native SMS
  • โœ… Works in remote areas
  • โœ… No third-party required
  • โœ… Home screen widgets
  • โœ… Volume button trigger
  • โœ… Smart Redundancy

iOS (Limited)

  • โŒ No Direct SMS (Apple restriction)
  • โŒ Requires Twilio ($$$)
  • โŒ Requires internet connection
  • โš ๏ธ Must use cloud service
  • โš ๏ธ Limited widget functionality
  • โŒ No physical button triggers
  • โŒ Cloud-only messaging

๐Ÿ’š The Emergency App That Works When Nothing Else Does

When you're hiking in remote areas, in a basement with no signal, or abroad without data, internet-based solutions fail. TapAlert's Android Direct SMS works anywhere with cell signal โ€“ no internet, no Twilio fees, no cloud dependency.

Simple, Honest Pricing

No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay once, use forever.

Free

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Forever

  • โœ… Up to 3 recipients
  • โœ… SOS & OK buttons
  • โœ… History alert limit 50 last messages
  • โœ… No Check-in timer
  • โœ… No E-mail redundancy
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๐Ÿ”’ Privacy by Design

Your safety data stays yours. No accounts, no tracking, no surveillance.

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No Account Required

Start using immediately. No email, no registration, no profile.

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No Ads or Tracking

Zero analytics, zero behavioral tracking, zero advertising identifiers.

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Local Storage

Contacts and settings stored only on your device. You're in control.

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You Control Everything

Messages sent only when you trigger them. You choose who receives what.

Who Is TapAlert For?

Designed for anyone who values safety and peace of mind

๐Ÿ‘ด Seniors & Caregivers

A panic button for seniors living alone or traveling independently. One tap notifies all family members with exact location.

๐Ÿฅพ Solo Adventurers

Hikers or cyclists who want a reliable way to send their location to family at the start/end of a trail or in case of emergency.

๐ŸŒ™ Personal Safety

Walking home late at night or using ride-shares? Send a discreet "Watch my back" alert to friends and family.

๐Ÿ’ผ Small Businesses

Field workers or lone employees (real estate agents, delivery drivers) who need a simple check-in or distress signal.

โœˆ๏ธ International Travelers

Using Wi-Fi messaging to bypass expensive roaming SMS fees while keeping family updated on your whereabouts.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Families Staying Connected

Keep tabs on family members with quick "I'm OK" check-ins without the need for constant phone calls or texts.

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Important Safety Notice

TapAlert is NOT a replacement for emergency services like 911 or 112.

Message delivery depends on network availability and recipient action. This app does not provide monitoring, emergency response, or guaranteed delivery. In real emergencies, always contact emergency services directly.