Noonlight: Feel Protected 24/7 or simply Noonlight is a free handy lifestyle mobile app that enables you to make yourself feel safe in uneasy situations. Developed by SafeTrek, Inc., Noonlight was formerly known as SafeTrek and is a connected safety platform that can trigger requests for emergency services. It’s easy to use so you won’t fumble with your phone when you’re stressed out or unfocused. The app uses your GPS location to contact 911 and your local police, allowing you to get help even without texting or calling. Unfortunately, this app can’t be used outside of the US.

A silent guardian

Noonlight acts as both a personal security app and a convenient panic button. There will always be moments wherein you’ll find yourself in a situation that can feel scary but might not be a good reason to call the police for. To address this, Noonlight lets you press and hold its button while you feel uneasy. Once you feel safe or have arrived somewhere that is safe enough, you can release the button and enter your 4-digit PIN to cancel the alarm that’s about to be triggered. 

This notifies the app and the emergency dispatchers that you’re okay. If you do need help, however, simply don’t input your PIN until the 10 seconds are up. Your GPS location will be sent and a dispatcher will text or call you soon to check if you still need the police. You can also directly trigger the app’s alarm or set a timer so the app will check up on you afterward. 

Noonlight’s interface is straightforward to use—its panic button is more than huge and dead-center so you can’t miss it. However, the reliability of the app isn’t accurate. After it determines that you need help, disseminating your location to 911 authorities can take a few minutes—which are pretty crucial in dangerous situations. The GPS locations can also be off the mark, which can hinder the police. Nevertheless, its features let you feel at ease.