Namola - Safety & SOS Alert
Family Tracker + Emergency SOS
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases
Stay safe, connected and protected - before, during, and after an emergency.
Namola is the personal safety app trusted by 700,000+ users. Track your family in real time, understand relative risk with Safety Score, and get emergency help dispatched to your exact GPS location.
EVERYDAY SAFETY, NOT JUST EMERGENCIES
Namola puts the map at the centre of your safety. Open the app to check where your family is, see Safety Score for the areas around you, and know that help is a tap away if anything goes wrong.
This is not just a panic button. It is a safety app you will actually use every day.
SAFETY SCORE AND SAFETY OVERLAY
Get a general view of relative risk in supported areas. Turn on the Safety Overlay to see how risk changes across the map. Tap an area to understand the factors behind the score.
Use Safety Score as one more layer of awareness - alongside your own judgment and local conditions.
FAMILY TRACKING AND SMART ALERTS
- See your family location on the map in real time
- Get Smart Alerts when loved ones arrive or leave important places
- Create Places for home, school, work - know when family gets there safely
- View location history to see where your family has been
Stop worrying. Start knowing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE WHEN IT MATTERS
Press SOS and get help dispatched to your exact GPS location - not a phone call that might not be answered.
Namola Essential: Public emergency response in covered areas. Police, ambulance, fire - dispatched to your GPS.
Namola Plus: Faster private response from dedicated responders. In South Africa, this includes private armed response and medical services via our Aura network.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
Namola Free - Essential Find features with basic limits. See where Namola protects you. Start here.
Namola Essential - Full tracking, Places, ad-free and public emergency response in covered areas. Less than a coffee a week.
Namola Plus - Everything in Essential, plus faster private response from dedicated responders. The strongest protection available.
Start free. Step up when you are ready.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Join local safety groups and neighbourhood communities. Share real-time incident reports. Stay informed about what is happening nearby.
WHY 700,000+ USERS TRUST NAMOLA
- Help arrives in minutes, not hours
- GPS-dispatched response - not tied to a fixed address
- One app for tracking, safety awareness, and emergency response
- Proven in high-stakes environments
- Coverage that travels with you - wherever you are
WE HAVE GOT YOUR BACK.
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more Your Safety Devices now show the real battery level and percentage even when a device is offline, plus when it was last seen. You always see the latest status.
Smart Safety Alerts let you look out for yourself and the people you care about. Choose who you want to keep an eye on, and Namola alerts you only when the safety context meaningfully changes, such as when you or a loved one moves into an area with a lower Safety Score, stays there, or moves away from a usual route. You can set how sensitive the alerts are and how long someone needs to stay in one place before you are notified, so you get the heads-up that matters without the noise.
Minor issues fixed and performance improved.
9.5.7 2 days ago
Includes onboarding refinements, along with performance improvements and bug fixes.
9.5.6 19 Aug
Improved signup
Creating your Namola account now takes less time, with clearer steps and no unnecessary fields.
Permissions, explained upfront
Before Namola asks for location or contacts access, we now show you why it matters, so you know what you're agreeing to.
Live trail on the map
When you check a loved one's location, their movement trail now updates live as they travel, instead of only showing where they've already been.
Plus smaller fixes to make Find more reliable.
9.5.5 4 Aug
Family Map — Completely Rebuilt
See your family's full day on the map. When you select a family member, their entire day's movement now appears as a connected trail — travel routes and stop markers — directly on the main map.
What's improved:
Tap any timeline event to zoom straight to it on the map — no extra screen
Improved onboarding performance for a faster and smoother experience.
Selecting a contact no longer collapses the contacts drawer
Trail fits neatly above the contacts panel — markers are always fully visible
Highlighted stops stay selected through map refreshes and live location updates
Stop markers now show as pins only — no large radius circles cluttering the map
Saved-place geofences appear on the Places layer when Places is toggled on
CAR(MAP direction) indicator moved into the contact row instead of floating on the map
Map buttons reflow with no gaps when any button is hidden
Timeline rows are more compact;
No unnecessary disclosure arrow on timeline cells
Tapping a timeline row highlights the segment on the map — no dialog
Contacts list no longer flickers on GPS updates
App loads faster — map and home screen appear immediately on launch
9.5.4 6 Jul
• Upgrade with confidence in Namola.
We’ve refreshed subscription screens across the app so you can understand your options faster, including what’s included, what changes, and what matters most for your family’s safety. Clear plans. Clear value. Cancel anytime.
• Now available in the UK — Namola is available for UK users with family tracking, Places, and map-based safety features where enabled in your area.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.
9.5.3 29 May
Namola has been refreshed around everyday safety, starting with your map.
• Map is home: See family, places and community safety signals together on one screen.
• Community tab: Neighbourhood posts and alerts are easier to find and join.
• Safety tab: Your safety tools and activity live in one place: incidents (where available), reports, contacts, places, coverage and emergency info.
• Safety Score: A clearer general view of relative risk for supported areas — awareness only, not a guarantee of safety.
• Safety map overlay: Turn it on to compare relative risk across areas on the map (where available).
• Tap an area: When breakdown data exists, tap an area to see what contributes to the score.
• SOS: Emergency help stays one tap away on the map when response is available in your region.
Some map layers may require a paid plan. Availability can vary by region.
9.5.2 18 May
Try Namola Plus free for 7 days — cancel anytime within the trial period and you won't be charged.
9.5.1 24 Apr
Introducing Namola Essential and Namola Plus — two new plans designed around how you use Namola.
What's new:
• New subscription tiers — choose Free, Essential, or Plus based on your safety needs
• Public emergency response — Essential users can now access public emergency services in supported regions
• Private emergency response — Plus users get armed response and advanced medical services from trusted providers
• Coverage Map for everyone — see where Namola protects you, no subscription required
• Places & advanced tracking — manage saved locations and track more contacts with a paid plan
9.5.0 25 Mar
Free users can now try a supervised test alert — a real agent monitors and responds. Upgrade to Plus for full emergency response anytime.
9.4.9 6 Mar
Fixed an issue where international phone numbers couldn't be added as emergency contacts
Improved phone number validation to support all international formats
Enhanced security and general performance improvements and bug fixes.
9.4.8 28 Jan
Added support for International Phone Numbers
Improved Deep Link support for a smoother navigation experience.
9.4.7 1 Jan
Added a migration path for legacy DStv users to update their billing to Apple Pay
9.4.6 14/11/2025
- Fixed a crash for users attempting to link a device on their profile
- Added an update widget to notify users when a new version is available on the app store.
9.4.5 21/10/2025
Majority of the changes are quality of life and big fixes.
9.4.4 12/10/2025
Fixed an issue with contact permissions that would cause the app to crash.
9.4.3 09/09/2025
We’ve squashed some bugs and made performance improvements so you can enjoy a smoother app experience.
9.4.2 28/08/2025
- Re-worked the Namola Plus value proposition.
- Quality of life bug fixes (to prevent occasional app crashes)
- Added a CTA for Namola Plus on the emergency screen
9.4.1 29/07/2025
Release Notes - Version 9.4.0
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.4.0 25/09/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.3.1
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.3.1 03/09/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.2.2
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.3.0 09/07/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.2.2
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.2.2 30/04/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.2.1
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.2.1 05/04/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.2.0
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.2.0 03/04/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.1.1
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.1.1 14/03/2024
Release Notes - Version 9.1.0
Namola is getting a makeover! We're excited to bring you an updated version with enhancements to the registration process, a fresh look, and a revamped navigation experience. But Don't Panic, here's what's new:
What's New:
Updated Registration Process:
We've fine-tuned the registration process, making it more seamless and user-friendly. Join Namola effortlessly and start benefiting from our safety features right away.
New Look and Feel:
Experience Namola in a whole new light with our modern and polished design. Enjoy a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for a better overall experience.
Location Tab Takes the Lead:
The Location tab is now front and centre! Access and share your location with ease for quicker emergency response. We've prioritised the Location tab to enhance your safety and connectivity.
Trusted Namola Functionality Remains:
Rest assured, all the trusted Namola functionality you rely on remains unchanged. You can continue to count on Namola for prompt assistance in emergencies and maintaining community safety.
Thank you for choosing Namola. Your safety is our commitment.
Download the update now!
9.1.0 01/03/2024
Your Safety Devices now show the real battery level and percentage even when a device is offline, plus when it was last seen. You always see the latest status.
Smart Safety Alerts let you look out for yourself and the people you care about. Choose who you want to keep an eye on, and Namola alerts you only when the safety context meaningfully changes, such as when you or a loved one moves into an area with a lower Safety Score, stays there, or moves away from a usual route. You can set how sensitive the alerts are and how long someone needs to stay in one place before you are notified, so you get the heads-up that matters without the noise.
Minor issues fixed and performance improved.
more Version 9.5.7 2 days ago
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