Advertisment

5 Mobile Apps To Send SOS Alerts In India

author-image
PCQ Bureau
New Update





1) Circle of 6 style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>



Platforms: class=SpellE>iOS,Android style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black'>






This is a very simple
and useful app that allows you to add 6 of your closest friends, and send

notifications to them if you are in need of help. With just a two-touch

sequence, you can send all of the 6 friends an SMS

saying that you need help, along with a map that automatically geo locates

where you are. You can also send SMSes that indicate

you need to receive a call to interrupt an uncomfortable situation, or to

notify friends that you are fine at the moment. This can be a critical app in

India, when people in danger can request help with minimal effort.
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>






2) One Touch SOS style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black'>



Platform: class=SpellE>Android,Windows class=SpellE>Phone,Java-enabled devices style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black'>






This app is made by an
Indian company, Ideophone. It is a simple one-touch

app that sends a pre-configured message to 3 emergency contacts with the

general location and a pinpoint Geolocation tagged on

google maps. Many of the reviews lauded the accuracy

of the geolocation used by the app. It is also

offered in Deutsch, English and Espanol, making it

useful around the globe.








3) class=GramE>bSafe



Platforms: class=SpellE>Android,iOS,Blackberry







This app also allows you

to configure a set of “guardians”, who you will be able to contact in any

emergency. There is a giant SOS button on the main screen, and when touched, it

immediately calls the main guardian and sends an SMS to the rest with your

location-tagged map. With “risk mode”, you can allow your guardians to track

your movement in real-time using maps so they can keep a track of your

whereabouts. There is also a crucial feature called “timer mode”, which sets class=GramE>an
bSafe alarm for when you are

expected to be home safe. If you do not sign out from the app by the period

specified, the app will automatically notify guardians with the entire route

you took. The free version offers basic features, while the premium version

offers the additional “risk mode” and “timer mode”. style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>













4) FightBack style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>



Platforms: class=SpellE>Nokia,Android,Blackberry







This is an app

specifically made for the Indian market, which uses GPS,SMS,GPRS, email and class=SpellE>facebook
to inform contacts if you are in danger. class=SpellE>FightBack is unique in that it has a web portal that

contacts can log into, and receive alerts if their friends are in danger. The

live data is shown through the portal, along with an embedded class=SpellE>google map that tags the user's location. Another powerful

feature is that the web portal updates the user's facebook

account with the SOS message for all of their contacts to see. This provides

the greatest visibility so that immediate help can be requested. However, the

user can turn off this feature if they feel the notification is too public. But

these capabilities are crucial in a time of need.







5) SOS Whistle style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>



Platforms: Android style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black'>






Sometimes, a loud and
shrill sound is enough to scare off accosters. The SOS whistle is designed

specifically with that simple notion in mind. Just open the app and click on

the whistle button, and a loud whistle will sound out. The cool thing is it

works even when your phone is in silent mode! Using this app in conjunction

with any of the other apps listed above will provide a two-pronged class=SpellE>defence
against dangerous people on the streets. style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>






Note: style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black'>These apps do not require a data connection, but

you have to enable your GPS and location services for the apps to pinpoint your

location to the highest degree in any emergency.







Tips & Tricks style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:

"Times New Roman";color:black'>



style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;

mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black'>· style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>

Save emergency contacts

prefixed with the “!” symbol. This ensures they stay at the top of the contact

book for easy access. Also, tagging them as “ICE”(In

case of emergency) is a standard for officials to use the mobile to call an

emergency contact.

style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;

mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black'>· style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>

Emergency numbers:

Police(100), Medical(102), Fire(101)

style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;

mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black'>· style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>

Women's Helpline Numbers

: 1091 (Toll-free in most states)

style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;

mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black'>· style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>

Save your important

contacts to speed dial so that pressing and holding a single button will immediately

call your closest contact





Please let us know of

any other apps that will help you keep safe in the comments section below!

Advertisment