Walk safely with WalkSafe
Feel safer when walking alone at night
Walking alone at night can be dangerous in some parts of the world. The WalkSafe application is designed to make it safer to walk alone by allowing community members to mark areas that are unsafe by reporting them via the application. The app is mainly aimed at women, but anyone can download the application and contribute.
WalkSafe reports are verified and accurate
Every report that is made via the WalkSafe application is verified by either a police report or by multiple reports of problems in the same area. This makes the application much more accurate and prevents false alarms. Although there can be instances of false reports from time to time, the general consensus is that the benefits outweigh the risk of a potential false report.
Our take
WalkSafe is a welcome addition to the collection of applications that are designed to make people feel safer when out and about at night. The application is relatively easy to use, and the interface is not complicated. All in all, WalkSafe is an important personal safety tool.
Should you download it?
Downloading the WalkSafe application is a good idea, especially if you are someone who is frequently out and about at night. The application is simple to use, and the verification of reported events prevents problems with nuisance reports. WalkSafe also comes with messaging functions that allow users to share their location with friends and family via the app.
