1
Add your trusted contacts
Choose up to five people — family, a neighbour, a friend. Add their names and numbers once during setup. Takes about a minute.
Works without internet — SMS only
Help is two taps away.
Scream4U alerts your trusted contacts the moment you need them — with your location and the type of emergency. No data, no Wi-Fi, no app servers. Just cellular signal.
No internet needed
Up to 5 contacts
No background tracking
Free test alerts
Cancel anytime
In immediate danger? Call your local emergency number first. Scream4U alerts the people who care about you — it does not replace emergency services.
How it works
Three steps. No learning curve.
Designed so a grandparent, a student walking home late, or someone in a rural area can use it on the worst day of their life — without thinking.
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Press the matching button
Medical, fire, intruder, GBV, robbery or kidnapping. Large, clearly labelled buttons — no menus to dig through, no typing under stress.
3
Tap send — that's it
Your SMS app opens with every message already written, including your address and an optional GPS map link. Works on cellular signal alone.
Six situations
One button for each kind of emergency
Each alert is pre-written so your contacts instantly understand what is happening and what to do.
MedicalInjury, collapse, chronic condition flare-up
FireSmoke, flames, or trapped inside a building
IntruderSomeone breaking in or already inside
GBVGender-based violence or domestic threat
RobberyBeing mugged or witnessing a robbery
KidnappingAbduction in progress — yours or someone else's
See it in action
Big buttons. Clear words. No clutter.
Every screen is built around one question: could someone panicking still use this?
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SMS Method: Default (Group)
Medical Emergency
Fire Emergency
Intruder Alert
GBV
Robbery Alert
Kidnapping Alert
💡 Need to test? Find the Test button in ⚙️ Settings
Pre-written alert SMS
Your contacts receive a complete message the second you send it — your name, the emergency type, your address and a request for immediate help.
With GPS location attached
Turn on location once and every alert adds a Google Maps link. GPS uses satellites, so it still works with no data or Wi-Fi.
Who it's for
Built for the people who need it most
Safety apps usually assume a young power user with perfect signal. Scream4U assumes the opposite.
Elderly & independent living
Large text, large buttons and no complicated menus. Stay in your own home with confidence, knowing one press reaches family nearby.
Students on & off campus
Walking home late, living in a new city, sharing a flat with strangers. Two taps and your people know exactly where you are.
Remote & rural communities
Weak data, no Wi-Fi, unreliable networks. If you can send a text, you can send an alert — that's the whole point.
People living alone
A quiet safety net for anyone whose nearest help is a phone call away rather than a room away.
Parents & children
Give a child a way to reach you instantly without unlocking a phone, finding a contact or explaining what happened.
Witnesses
If you witness an incident and feel personally unsafe, you can use the app to alert your own contacts that you are in danger. The app notifies the people who look out for you — not emergency services.
Travellers & commuters
Foreign SIM cards, roaming switched off, no data bundle, or a dead zone between towns — none of it stops an SMS. Whether you're hiking a trail, driving a long-distance route, taking a night bus, or navigating a city where you don't speak the language, your alert still leaves your phone and still carries your location. It's the one safety tool that doesn't depend on the network being good.
Pricing
One year of protection. One small payment.
No monthly fees, no hidden charges, no data harvesting. Just a straightforward annual subscription.
🎉 Founder launch special
$
9.99
/year
Regular price $19.99/year
The first 1,000 subscribers keep 50% off for life — $9.99 per year, for as long as the subscription stays active.
- Unlimited emergency alerts
- All six emergency types
- Free test alerts, forever
- Works completely offline
- No hidden fees
- Cancel anytime
⚠️ Important: the founder discount applies for the life of the subscription, provided it remains active and does not lapse.
Reserve founder pricing
*Prices shown in your local currency, based on USD. Final amount may vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Get the app
Available on Android — December 2025
Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment Scream4U goes live on Google Play.
Coming soon
📱 Download Scream4U
Android only for now. Works on phones with a SIM card and cellular signal — no data plan required after setup.
Get it on
Google Play
Not yet listed — the badge activates on launch day.
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✉️ Get launch updates
One email when the app goes live, plus your founder discount reminder. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.
Questions
Straight answers
Everything people ask before trusting an app with their safety.
Will I need internet or mobile data for this app to work?
No. Scream4U works completely offline. Emergency alerts are sent as SMS directly from your phone — no internet required. You only need internet to download the app from Google Play and to subscribe through Google Play. Once set up, every emergency feature works offline.
How do I add emergency contacts?
Go to Settings → Edit Emergency Contacts. You can add up to five contacts with their names and phone numbers. Include country codes for international numbers (for example +1 for the US, +27 for South Africa).
Why are the emergency buttons locked?
Emergency alert buttons require an active subscription. Only the Test Alert is free. Subscribe through Google Play to unlock all six emergency alert types.
How do I test that it actually works?
Use the green Test Alert button on the main screen (or in Settings if you're subscribed). Free users can send three test alerts to confirm the system works. Subscribers get unlimited testing. The test message clearly states that it is not a real emergency.
What is included in an emergency alert?
Each alert contains your name, your home address, GPS coordinates (if location permission is enabled), the type of emergency, the exact timestamp, and a request for your contacts to assist immediately.
Does the app track my location in the background?
No. Scream4U does not track your location. GPS is entirely optional and is only read at the moment you press an emergency button — never in the background.
During setup you may grant location permission. If enabled, your coordinates are added to the SMS as a Google Maps link. GPS uses satellites, so it works without internet. You can turn it on or off any time in Settings → Location Permission. If GPS fails or is disabled, the SMS still sends with your home address.
Your coordinates are retrieved once on your phone, inserted into the message, and then discarded. Scream4U never sees, stores or transmits them, because we cannot access your phone's native SMS app — everything happens locally on your device.
Can I move my subscription to a new phone?
Yes. Your subscription is linked to your Google Play account, not your device. Simply sign in to the same Google account on your new phone, download the app from Google Play, and your subscription will be available automatically. No transfer limits apply.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancel anytime through your Google Play account. Go to Google Play → Subscriptions → Scream4U and tap Cancel. You'll keep access until the end of your current billing period.
What if I press an emergency button by accident?
You get one chance to stop it. The app opens your SMS app with the messages pre-filled — simply close it or don't tap Send, and nothing is delivered.
How are the SMS messages actually sent?
When you press an emergency button, the app opens your phone's SMS app with pre-written messages for all your contacts. You review them and tap Send. This is why it works offline — it only needs cellular signal for SMS delivery.
Why does my phone ask "WhatsApp or SMS"?
Your phone needs a default SMS app set. Go to Settings → Apps → Default apps → SMS app and choose your messaging app. That way alerts send immediately without a prompt.
WhatsApp can't message several contacts at once and needs internet, so Scream4U uses SMS — the most reliable option when networks are down.
How do I subscribe and receive my activation code?
Subscriptions are handled through Google Play. Open the app, go to the subscription screen, and subscribe directly through Google Play. The app unlocks automatically — no activation code needed.
Is there an iPhone or iOS version?
Scream4U is Android only. There are currently no plans for an iOS version.
Is my data sold or shared?
No. There is no background tracking, no location history and no data selling. Alerts are composed on your device and sent through your own SMS app. Read the full privacy policy.
Roadmap
Where we are, and what's next
November 2025
✅ Website live
Collecting waitlist emails, building anticipation and showcasing every feature.
February 2027
🚀 Submitted to Google Play
App submitted for review. Everyone on the waitlist gets an email notification.
April 2027
📲 Live on Google Play Store
Official store listing for easier discovery, reviews and automatic updates.
2027
🚀 Next phase
Feature updates, multi-language support and improvements driven by user feedback.