Active Sos

Overview

Active SOS is a versatile and reliable emergency alert platform built to strengthen safety and real-time communication across schools, corporations, rehab centers, and families. It allows users to send customizable alerts, track locations instantly, and communicate securely during emergencies.

Apptage came into action to bring this life-saving idea to reality, designing and developing a cross-platform solution that changes how people respond to crises. Our goal was to create a fast, intuitive, and trustworthy safety system that ensures every alert counts when seconds matter most.

Background

In moments of crisis, efficient communication can make the difference between chaos and control. Many institutions struggle with fragmented emergency systems, slow alerts, unreliable updates, and limited visibility. Parents worry about their children’s safety, schools need instant coordination, and corporations require real-time updates to protect staff.

Active SOS emerged to solve these challenges by creating a unified platform that combines instant alerts, GPS tracking, and secure communication into one cohesive experience. It’s designed for both large organizations and individual families, providing safety, reliability, and peace of mind.

Project Objectives

• Develop a cross-platform safety app with customizable emergency alerts for different scenarios.
• Enable real-time GPS tracking to accurately locate and monitor users.
• Ensure secure communication channels for private, encrypted messaging during emergencies.
• Design an intuitive user experience that works seamlessly for all age groups and technical levels.
• Optimize system performance for speed, reliability, and offline accessibility.

Challenges

• Speed and Reliability: Ensuring alerts trigger instantly, even under low connectivity or high-traffic conditions.
• User Diversity: Building an interface that’s simple enough for children yet robust enough for institutions.
• Real-Time Tracking: Maintaining GPS accuracy and instant location updates without compromising battery performance.
• Multi-Channel Alerts: Integrating SMS, push notifications, and in-app alerts into one unified, non-intrusive system.
• Emotional UX Design: Creating a calm and reassuring interface during high-stress scenarios.

Our Solution

Apptage implemented a detailed safety and communication framework focusing on speed, clarity, and usability.