Is WalkSafe free?
WalkSafe+ is free: journey sharing, the HomeSafe arrival check-in, the SOS button and the Safe Space map are all in the free app. WalkSafe Pro is a separate product for employers, with 24/7 monitoring. Safety Checkpoint offers a free tier with encryption. Paid plans start at Safety 101 ($4.99/mo) for recurring protocols, more contacts and encrypted storage. SMS and email together are on Survival ($9.99/mo).
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- WalkSafe+: journey sharing, HomeSafe, SOS and Safe Space map, all free
- WalkSafe Pro: the employer version, with 24/7 monitoring
- Safety Checkpoint Safety Base (free): 1 one-off protocol a month, 1 contact, unlimited email alerts, encryption
- Safety 101 ($4.99/mo): 10 contacts, recurring protocols, 50 MB encrypted storage
- Survival ($9.99/mo): SMS + email, 20 contacts, 100MB storage
Does WalkSafe work outside the UK?
WalkSafe is primarily designed for the UK market. Its Safe Space map lists UK venues, and journey sharing works between WalkSafe users. Safety Checkpoint is designed to work globally with no regional restrictions. Check-in protocols, server-side alerts, and encrypted emergency packages work anywhere with an internet connection.
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- WalkSafe Safe Space map covers primarily UK locations
- Safety Checkpoint works in any country with internet access
- Safety Checkpoint supports timezone-aware scheduling for international travel
- Multi-language support for contacts in different countries
- No regional feature restrictions on any Safety Checkpoint plan
How is Safety Checkpoint different from WalkSafe?
WalkSafe focuses on walking journeys: sharing your route in real time and showing safe areas on a map. Safety Checkpoint is a broader safety system with automated check-in protocols for walking, travel, recovery, work shifts, and more. It adds encrypted emergency context that WalkSafe does not provide.
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- WalkSafe is journey-focused: you share a route and contacts follow along
- Safety Checkpoint is protocol-focused: you set a schedule and contacts are alerted if you miss it
- Safety Checkpoint supports multiple scenarios beyond walking (travel, recovery, protests)
- Safety Checkpoint includes encrypted file attachments and emergency credentials
- WalkSafe includes a UK map of Safe Space venues. Safety Checkpoint does not
Can I use Safety Checkpoint for walking home at night?
Yes. Safety Checkpoint's check-in protocol is well suited for nighttime walking. Set a protocol before you leave, define your expected arrival time, and your contacts are automatically alerted if you do not check in. You can include your route, destination, and emergency instructions in your encrypted message.
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- Set a 'walking home' protocol with your expected arrival time
- On a one-off protocol, hold the alert for a delay of your choice after the deadline (minutes or hours)
- Your emergency message can include your planned route and destination
- Contacts are alerted by email, or SMS on Survival, if you miss your check-in
- One-tap confirmation when you arrive safely
Does Safety Checkpoint have a safety map like WalkSafe?
No. Safety Checkpoint does not include a map of venues or incidents. It focuses on what happens when something goes wrong: automated alerts, encrypted emergency context, and multi-channel notifications. If you want a map of safe venues for the walk itself, WalkSafe+ has one for the UK, and both apps can run at the same time.
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- Safety Checkpoint focuses on emergency communication, not maps
- You can use WalkSafe for route planning and Safety Checkpoint for check-in alerts
- Safety Checkpoint's value is in what your contacts can open when an alert triggers
- Encrypted emergency packages include context that a map cannot provide
- Both tools can be used together for walking safety
When should I choose WalkSafe instead of Safety Checkpoint?
Choose WalkSafe if you are based in the UK and want real-time journey sharing, a HomeSafe arrival check-in and the Safe Space venue map. WalkSafe is built for walking safety, with local context. Safety Checkpoint is the better choice if you need a global solution with encrypted emergency context for multiple safety scenarios.
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- WalkSafe is ideal for UK-based walking safety, free, with local Safe Space venues
- Real-time journey sharing lets contacts follow your walk live
- If your main need is route-based walking safety in the UK, WalkSafe is purpose-built
- Safety Checkpoint is better for global coverage and multi-scenario protocols
- Safety Checkpoint is better for encrypted emergency context and file attachments
