FAQ
Clear answers. No inflated promises.
What international supporters and future pilot participants should know about GoSafeHome.
01What is GoSafeHome?+
GoSafeHome is a Swiss iOS prevention app for voluntary, time-limited human companionship on the journey home.
02Is the app publicly available?+
No. A working iOS prototype exists. A controlled pilot in Switzerland is being prepared.
03Who can become a companion?+
During the planned pilot, companions will be checked for identity and adult status before activation and will complete an introduction.
04Do I have to share my location?+
No. Location sharing is optional and intended only for an active session.
05Are conversations recorded?+
No. The companionship itself is a real-time in-app VoIP audio connection over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Conversations are not recorded, and private phone numbers are never displayed or exchanged.
06What does SOS do?+
SOS informs only the currently active companion using the designated emergency information. It does not automatically call police or emergency services.
07Does GoSafeHome guarantee safety?+
No. GoSafeHome cannot eliminate risk and does not provide a guarantee of safety.
08How large will the pilot be?+
The controlled Swiss pilot is planned for 200–500 volunteers.
09What is the funding target?+
The target framework for pilot funding is CHF 50,000.
10Can people outside Switzerland participate?+
The planned pilot is limited to Switzerland. International supporters can help fund it, but no availability outside Switzerland is being promised.