Going somewhere alone? Set a check-in before you go.
Choose someone you trust and set when you expect to be safe. If you miss your check-in, LoneBuddy can alert your Buddy by SMS.
Free version available. Optional 7-day Premium trial offered after onboarding. SMS/mobile signal is required to send and receive alerts.
Set it before you need it.
LoneBuddy is designed around one simple idea: someone you trust should know if you don't check in as planned.
Choose your Buddy
Pick someone you trust to receive your safety alert. They don't need LoneBuddy installed.
Set a check-in
Choose when you expect to be safe or finished.
Miss it? They're alerted
If you don't check in as planned, LoneBuddy can alert your Buddy by SMS.
One app. Lots of reasons to check in.
Useful protection without paying first.
Use LoneBuddy Free, or try the additional Premium features for 7 days after onboarding.
LoneBuddy Free
- ✓ 1 Buddy
- ✓ 30-minute check-in
- ✓ Missed check-in alert
- ✓ SOS with location
- ✓ Low-battery alerts
- ✓ Safety logs
LoneBuddy Premium
or £29.99/year
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Up to 10 Buddies
- ✓ 14 safety profiles
- ✓ Custom check-ins up to 24 hours
- ✓ 15-minute location updates during active alerts
- ✓ Fake Call & other Premium tools
Prefer not to trial Premium? You can continue with LoneBuddy Free.
No account. No sign-up. Just get started.
Your Buddy doesn't need the app, and LoneBuddy doesn't constantly track your location.
*No mobile data is needed to send standard SMS alerts, but SMS/mobile signal is required.
Before you download
Does my Buddy need LoneBuddy?
No. Your Buddy receives the safety alert by SMS and does not need the app installed.
Do I need an account?
No. LoneBuddy does not require an account or sign-up to start using the app.
Is LoneBuddy free?
Yes. LoneBuddy has a Free tier. An optional 7-day Premium trial is offered after onboarding, and you can continue with Free instead.
Does LoneBuddy constantly track me?
No. LoneBuddy is designed without constant GPS tracking. Location is used when relevant safety features need it.
Does LoneBuddy contact emergency services?
No. LoneBuddy is a supplementary personal-safety tool and does not contact emergency services directly.
Set your first check-in before you go.
Download LoneBuddy Free. Choose your Buddy. Set a check-in. Stay in control of your privacy.
Free version available • Optional 7-day Premium trial • No account required
LoneBuddy is a supplementary safety tool, not an emergency service or guarantee of safety, response or message delivery. SMS, network, roaming and other third-party charges may apply. Alerts can fail or be delayed because of signal, networks, device settings, battery, incorrect details or other factors. Contact emergency services directly when needed. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.