u-ok — Personal Safety Timer for Women
u-ok is a web-based personal safety timer. Set a countdown before going out alone — if you don't check in on time, your emergency contacts automatically receive your last known location via SMS.
How it works
- Set a timer before you go out — walking home, first date, jogging, solo travel.
- Check in before the timer expires — nothing happens, no one is notified.
- If you don't check in, your emergency contacts automatically receive an SMS with your last known location.
Use cases
- Walking home alone at night
- First dates from dating apps
- Solo jogging or running
- Solo travel and backpacking
- Late-night commutes and shift work
- Hiking alone
Key features
- Countdown safety timer (15 min to 12 hours)
- Automatic emergency contact notification
- SMS location sharing on timer expiry
- No app download required — works in any browser
- One-tap activation
- Custom emergency messages
- GDPR compliant — encrypted, EU data centers
- No ads, no tracking, no data selling
Pricing
- Free plan: 1 contact, email alerts
- Premium: €2.99/month — 3 contacts, SMS + email alerts, custom messages, timer presets
- 7-day free trial included
FAQ
- How does u-ok work?
- Set a countdown timer before you go out alone. If you check in on time, nothing happens. If you don't, your emergency contacts automatically receive your last known location via SMS.
- Is u-ok free?
- u-ok offers a free plan with basic safety timer functionality. The premium plan costs €2.99/month and includes unlimited timers, custom emergency messages, and priority SMS alerts.
- Do I need to download an app?
- No. u-ok works directly in your phone's browser. No app store download required.
- What happens when the timer runs out?
- If you don't check in before the timer expires, u-ok automatically sends an SMS to your emergency contacts with your last known location.
- Is my location data stored or tracked?
- No. u-ok only accesses your location when the timer expires and you haven't checked in. Your location is not stored, tracked, or shared at any other time.
- Who is u-ok for?
- Anyone who wants peace of mind when they're out alone — especially women walking home at night, going on first dates, jogging alone, traveling solo, or commuting late.
- Where does u-ok work?
- u-ok works across Europe — Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, and more.
- How is u-ok different from sharing my live location on WhatsApp?
- u-ok is proactive — if you don't check in, the alert happens automatically. No one needs to stay awake or watch their phone.
Available in English, German, French, Dutch, and Italian.
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