What it costs

The biggest difference is privacy. Popular tracking apps have been caught selling user location data to data brokers. GuardSafely uses end-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM) so we literally cannot see your family's location data. Your encryption keys never leave your devices.

It means your location data is encrypted on your device before being sent to our servers. Only your family members' devices have the keys to decrypt it. Our servers store and relay the data, but can only see encrypted ciphertext — not your actual locations.

Community Access is our pay-what-you-can-afford plan for families on government assistance (SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Section 8, SSI, SSDI, TANF, CHIP, Free/Reduced School Lunch, LIHEAP, or similar programs). Full access to all features. Set your price anywhere from $0 to $4.99/month. No documentation needed — it runs on the honor system because we trust you.

It's simple: install GuardSafely on your child's device, then either scan a QR code from your parent app or enter a 6-digit PIN. The encryption keys are securely shared during pairing without ever touching our servers. The whole process takes about 2 minutes.

We've optimized GuardSafely for minimal battery impact. It uses intelligent location polling that adjusts frequency based on movement. When stationary, it checks less frequently. Most users report less than 3% additional battery drain per day.

GuardSafely works offline. Location data is queued locally on the device and automatically encrypted and synced when connectivity is restored. You won't lose any location data — it just syncs a bit later.

Yes, absolutely. You can cancel your subscription at any time with no cancellation fees. If you cancel, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. Since we offer a generous 30-day free trial with no payment required, we do not offer refunds on paid subscriptions.

No. Every single feature is the same across all plans. Real-time tracking, safe zones, SOS alerts, voice messages, location history, encryption — all of it. The only difference between plans is what you pay. Your kids get the same protection regardless.

No. We don’t ask for documents, case numbers, or any kind of proof. It’s an honor system. We’ve been in that situation ourselves — the last thing you need is someone asking you to prove you’re struggling. If you need it, it’s yours.

Then you pay $0. That’s completely fine. We’d rather your kids be safe than worry about a dollar amount. If your situation changes and you want to contribute later, the slider is always there.

Yes, anytime. You can upgrade to a monthly or yearly plan whenever you’re ready. Nothing changes with your account — your data, your family, your settings all stay exactly the same.

Community Access is ad-supported to help keep the service running. The ads are privacy-friendly — no tracking, no data collection, no personalized targeting. They’re generic, category-based ads. Your data stays yours.