A discreet safety app that hears you, even when you can't reach your phone.
ListenApp uses custom voice triggers to alert trusted contacts, share your location and/or begin audio recording, without needing to reach for or unlock your phone.
How it works
Critical features, hidden in plain sight
Designed for moments when reaching for a phone, making a call or typing a message may not be safe. ListenApp gives users another discreet way to reach people they trust and capture potential evidence.
Your voice is enough
Users create their own trigger phrases. When Listening Mode is active, saying a chosen phrase can send an SMS message to alert trusted contacts, begin audio recording, or do both, without needing to touch or unlock the phone.
Safety features
Alongside instant voice-triggered alerts and audio recording by voice or shake, ListenApp includes a private incident journal where users can securely save images and notes of incidents or injuries. Users can also set a higher-risk location to activate Listening Mode automatically on arrival, or create schedules for Listening Mode to switch on at specific days and times.
Discreet audio recording
A voice or shake trigger can begin recording audio in the background. Recordings are stored on the user's device and may help document incidents for safeguarding or legal purposes.
Call police button
A prominent button within ListenApp allows users to quickly call the police when they are able to safely use their phone.
Multiple voice triggers
Set different phrases for different situations. Each trigger can send a different message to different people, record audio, or do both simultaneously.
Privacy by design
Audio recordings are stored on the user's device and are not uploaded to ListenApp's servers. While Listening Mode is active, audio is not continuously stored or reviewed. We minimise the data processed through our systems and explain clearly how information is handled in our Privacy Policy.
Security by design
Built to protect, not attract attention
ListenApp is disguised as an everyday app and protected by a secret PIN, helping users access its safety features without immediately revealing the app's purpose.
- ✓Camouflaged as a default phone app
- ✓Protected by the user's secret PIN
- ✓Notifications disguised as everyday updates
- ✓Discreet audio recording saved securely within app
- ✓Secretly save images and notes of incidents or injury
- ✓Listening Mode can be automatically activated by location, shake or schedule
Proud to work alongside
Special thanks to ManKind Initiative, SafeLives, and Ask for Angela for their support.
Get involved
Ready to protect more people?
We work with charities and support organisations to bring ListenApp to the people who need it. If you work with vulnerable people and are looking to support them further we'd love to hear from you.