menu
menu

Companion

Companion: Never Walk Alone. Your Personal Safety Service and Mobile Blue Light

2.9

43 Votes

  • Category Travel and Transportation
  • Program license Free
  • Version 2.2
  • Size 4 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name io.companionapp.companion
  • Program by Companion_app

Companion is a personal safety application designed to provide users with peace of mind by allowing them to stay connected with friends and family during their journeys.

App Overview

Companion provides a unique and innovative approach to personal safety. It enables users to share their location with selected contacts, who can then monitor their journey in real-time. This tool is particularly useful for individuals who often travel alone, or during late hours. The app also offers direct access to local law enforcement, adding an extra layer of security for users.

Functionality and Features

After downloading and installing the Companion app, users are prompted to select their destination on the built-in map. The next step involves choosing the contacts who will receive a request to virtually accompany the user. One of the significant features of Companion is that these contacts do not need to have the app installed on their devices. They receive a text message containing a URL, through which they can monitor the user's progress.

The contacts can observe if the user deviates from their usual route, or if they begin running unexpectedly. These features make Companion a helpful tool to ensure the user's safety during their journey.

Emergency Services

Companion comes equipped with two alarm buttons. The first button can be pressed if the user feels uneasy or suspects they might be in danger. If the button is not pressed again within 15 seconds, the selected contacts receive an alert. The second button is for urgent situations that require immediate assistance from law enforcement. Pressing this button sends an alarm directly to the local police, using the GPS coordinates from the user's device.

Conclusion

Companion is a comprehensive personal safety app offering peace of mind to its users. It allows them to share their location with selected contacts, providing an additional layer of security. The app's ability to send alerts to local law enforcement enhances its value as a personal safety tool. The application is user-friendly and simple to navigate, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface
  • Ability to share real-time location with selected contacts
  • Direct access to local law enforcement
  • No need for contacts to have the app installed

Cons

  • Requires internet connection for real-time location tracking
  • Dependency on GPS accuracy

Introducing… WANDER MODE!

Wander Mode empowers you to use Companion anywhere, anytime, without inputting an end destination. Just set a trip time duration, add some Companions, and voilà! Enjoy all of the benefits of Companion while doing the activities you love!

We cannot wait to see the adventures you take!

If you run into any issues or have any feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Stay safe :)

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • io.companionapp.companion.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Top 4 Companion Alternatives

bSafe  3.7.42

bSafe puts your safety in your hands. Set up your social safety network now!

FamilyBase  8.14.1

Pinpoint your kid’s location and make sure their apps are apps for kids.

Life360 Family Locator - GPS Tracker  22.9.0

Comprehensive family safety membership plans for busy, modern life.

Safe Gallery Free (Media Lock)  5.6.1

Download Now!