The Best Personal Safety Apps for Solo Travelers
Feel Safer, Smarter, and More in Control on Every Trip
You’ve triple-checked your packing list. Your hotel’s booked. But what about your personal safety backup plan?
If you’re traveling solo—especially as a woman—it’s smart to have a few safety-focused apps on your phone that go beyond maps and messaging. These apps can help you share your location, get emergency help, avoid sketchy areas, and even alert someone silently if you feel unsafe.
Here are the best personal safety apps for solo travelers, plus a few tips to get the most out of them.
Noonlight – Your Personal Panic Button
Best For: Instant help in sketchy situations
Noonlight lets you press and hold a button if you feel unsafe. If you release it and don’t enter your pin, it alerts local emergency services with your location—even if you can’t talk.
Works in the U.S.
Discreet interface
Connects with wearables like Apple Watch or smart jewelry
Solo Vibe: Great for late-night walks or rideshares
bSafe – Real-Time Location + Fake Calls
Best For: Walking alone or navigating unfamiliar areas
bSafe offers real-time location sharing, an SOS button, and even a feature to simulate an incoming call to help you exit a situation.
Records audio and video when SOS is triggered
Works globally
Share live location with chosen contacts
Solo Vibe: Confidence boost when exploring solo at night
GeoSure – Know the Vibe of the Neighborhood
Best For: Checking how safe an area feels
GeoSure gives safety scores for neighborhoods based on crime data, women’s safety, LGBTQ+ safety, and health risks.
City and neighborhood-specific info
Women-focused safety scores
Includes user-submitted feedback
Solo Vibe: Use before booking accommodations or heading out after dark
TripWhistle – Local Emergency Numbers Worldwide
Best For: Knowing who to call in a crisis
TripWhistle lists local police, ambulance, and fire numbers for 200+ countries. No more assuming 911 works everywhere!
Easy interface
Save emergency numbers by country
Works offline in many cases
Solo Vibe: Must-have for international travel
Smart Traveler (U.S. State Department)
Best For: Government travel alerts and safety updates
This app connects directly to the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory system. You can also register with STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) here.
Get safety alerts for your destination
Register your trip in case of emergencies
Links to local embassy contacts
Solo Vibe: Smart background tool for peace of mind
