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Life & fun · September 5, 2025

Soter app

I built an app to feel safer walking home at night (iOS)

Soter app launched on September 5, 2025 with 6 votes, #3,421 of 8,160 launches that month. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Built to reduce the fear of walking alone, Soter connects you with friends and family in real time. Share your trips, send SOS alerts, and get peace of mind knowing someone’s watching out for you.

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