Free to start with 3 emergency contacts, email alerts, and unlimited check-ins. Upgrade to Plus when you need SMS and automated voice calls, up to 10 contacts, and faster escalation — $19.99/month or $199.99/year. No tricks, no hidden fees, and no location tracking.
Plans
Forever free
Contacts get an email if you miss a check-in.
Full multi-channel coverage
Email + SMS + an automated phone call — so an urgent alert is never missed.
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Free | Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts & Channels | ||
| Emergency contacts | 3 | 10 |
| Email alerts to contacts | ✔ | ✔ |
| SMS text alerts to contacts | ✖ | ✔ |
| Automated voice call alerts | ✖ | ✔ |
| Push notifications to you | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check-In Timer | ||
| Custom intervals (12, 24, 48, 72h) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Preferred check-in time | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vacation mode (pause check-ins) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Reminder notifications | ✔ | ✔ |
| Escalation | ||
| Phase 1 alert (email immediate) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Phase 1 alert (SMS immediate) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Phase 2 alert (voice call, +5 min) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Phase 3 follow-up (4 hrs later) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Daily re-notification (24h cycle) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Server-side triggering | ✔ | ✔ |
| Safety Net | ||
| Safety Check (calls you first) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Contact response tracking | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 contact response actions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Reporting & Privacy | ||
| 30-day activity report | ✔ | ✔ |
| Full activity report (all time) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Data export | ✔ | ✔ |
| No location tracking | ✔ | ✔ |
| Account deletion (in-app) | ✔ | ✔ |
How We Compare
Personal safety apps with multi-channel alerts. Beacon Safe Plus delivers SMS + voice + email — and is the only one here that never asks for your location.
Pricing as of 2026. Competitor prices may vary. Beacon Safe is the only app of these four that does not require sharing your location.
FAQ
Subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google. To request a refund, contact Apple support (Apple ID > Subscriptions) or Google Play support directly. They handle all billing for in-app subscriptions and can issue refunds at their discretion.
On iOS, go to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. On Android, go to Google Play Store > Subscriptions. Cancel anytime and continue using Plus features until the end of your billing period. After expiration, your account stays active on the Free tier.
Yes. You can upgrade to Plus anytime from inside the app. If you cancel Plus, you keep all your contacts and data; you'll automatically downgrade to Free at the end of your billing period. If you have more than 3 contacts when downgrading, you'll choose which 3 to keep active.
Free supports up to 3 emergency contacts who receive email alerts. Plus expands to 10 contacts and unlocks SMS and voice call channels for each. More contacts means more redundancy: if one person doesn't see the alert, others will.
Plus is billed monthly ($19.99) or annually ($199.99, save 17%) through Apple or Google. Your subscription renews automatically until you cancel. Annual subscribers save the equivalent of about 2 months per year compared to monthly billing.
Free to start. Beacon Safe is live on iOS and Android.
Beacon Safe is not an emergency service and does not contact 911 or emergency responders. In any life-threatening emergency, always call 911 (or your local emergency number) directly. Alert delivery depends on network availability and cannot be guaranteed.