What is SoloGuard?

SoloGuard is designed as a minimalist, essential safety net for individuals who value their privacy but desire a reliable way to let loved ones know they are safe every day. Its core philosophy revolves around simplicity: a single tap is all it takes to confirm your well-being until the next scheduled check-in. This service is specifically engineered for those living alone, solo travelers, remote workers, or anyone who wants an automated, non-intrusive system to maintain contact with their emergency network.

Unlike complex monitoring apps, SoloGuard strips away unnecessary features like social networking or real-time location sharing. It focuses purely on the critical function: confirming presence. If the user fails to perform their daily check-in before a customizable deadline, the system automatically triggers an email alert to up to five designated emergency contacts, ensuring that help or awareness is initiated without requiring the user to actively call for it during an emergency.

Key Features

• One-Tap Daily Check-In: The primary function requires only a single tap within the app to confirm safety for the day, featuring a visual countdown to the next deadline.
• Automatic Contact Alerting: If the check-in is missed, emergency contacts (up to five) are notified via email —no app installation or setup is required on their end.
• Customizable Schedule: Users can set the exact time for their daily check-in deadline to fit seamlessly into their routine.
• Adjustable Grace Period: Provides flexibility with grace periods set at 12, 24, 48, or 72 hours before contacts are alerted, accommodating varying needs for responsiveness.
• Privacy-Focused: Explicitly states no location tracking, no social features, and uses private authentication methods like Sign in with Apple.
• Pause Mode: Allows users to temporarily suspend check-ins for vacations, travel, or breaks without triggering false alarms.
• Check-In History: A simple calendar view enables users to track their compliance and activity over time.
• Clean Dark Interface: A minimal, distraction-free design optimized for quick, daily interaction.

How to Use SoloGuard

Getting started with SoloGuard is designed to be quick and straightforward, ensuring immediate utility:

1. Download and Setup: Download the app from the App Store and authenticate privately using Sign in with Apple.
2. Configure Your Schedule: Set your preferred daily check-in time. This establishes the deadline for your confirmation.
3. Set Grace Period: Choose the duration (12, 24, 48, or 72 hours) that SoloGuard should wait after the deadline expires before notifying contacts.
4. Add Contacts: Input the email addresses for up to five trusted emergency contacts. Remember, they do not need the app.
5. Daily Check-In: Each day, open the app and tap the designated check-in circle before your deadline. This action resets the timer for the next day.
6. Handling Missed Check-Ins: If you forget, you will receive push reminders. If the grace period elapses without a check-in, the automated email alert is sent to your contacts.

Use Cases

SoloGuard is an invaluable tool across several scenarios where simple, reliable check-ins are crucial:

• People Living Alone: Provides essential peace of mind for roommates, family members, or partners who worry about someone living independently, offering confirmation without constant communication.
• Solo Travelers and Backpackers: Ideal for those exploring remote areas or traveling internationally where immediate communication might be difficult, ensuring someone knows their status if they fail to check in after a long day.
• Remote and Isolated Workers: Professionals working from cabins, remote sites, or areas with intermittent connectivity can use the grace period feature to ensure their safety net is active during periods of potential isolation.
• Elderly Individuals and Caregivers: Families can utilize the system as a non-invasive daily wellness check. If the elderly relative misses their tap, the caregiver is automatically alerted via email.
• Outdoor Enthusiasts: Hikers, climbers, or campers who prefer not to share live GPS data can use the scheduled check-in as a reliable 'all clear' signal upon returning to civilization or completing a leg of their journey.

FAQ

01 What happens if I miss my check-in? You will receive push notification reminders as your deadline approaches. If your chosen grace period (12, 24, 48, or 72 hours) expires without a check-in, SoloGuard automatically sends an email to your emergency contacts detailing when you were last active. They do not need to install or use the app.

02 Do my emergency contacts need to download or sign up for SoloGuard? No, absolutely not. Your emergency contacts only require a valid email address. The notification system is entirely email-based, ensuring zero setup friction for them.

03 Is my personal location data tracked by the app? No. SoloGuard is explicitly designed not to track your location. The app only collects the necessary data for its function: your check-in times and your contacts' email addresses. There is no location sharing involved.

04 Can I temporarily stop checking in, for example, during a long vacation? Yes, the 'Pause Mode' feature allows you to temporarily suspend the daily check-in requirement. While Pause Mode is active, your emergency contacts will not receive any alerts, even if the deadline passes.

05 Which platforms is SoloGuard available on? SoloGuard is currently available on iOS via the Apple App Store. It utilizes Sign in with Apple for secure and private user authentication.