Your loved ones reassured, automatically.
Back Home is a free iOS arrival alert app — also known as BackHome — that automatically notifies family and loved ones the moment you get home. No text to send, nothing to forget.
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Effortlessly simple
Three steps, that's it
Set it up once, relax forever. BackHome works quietly in the background for you.
Set your destination
Pick a trusted place: home, work, your parents'… as many as you like.
Choose your people
Add the loved ones you want to reassure from the app. They'll need to install BackHome too to receive your arrival notifications.
Arrive, we handle the rest
The moment you reach your destination, your loved ones get an automatic notification.
Built for everyday life
Everything you need to feel at ease
Quiet yet powerful features, designed to lighten your everyday life.
Automatic arrival alerts
No more “I'm home safe” texts. BackHome sends it for you, instantly.
Multiple trusted places
Home, work, the gym… create as many destinations as you need.
Your circle of loved ones
Choose exactly who gets notified, and for which place. You stay in control.
Late nights & nights out
Perfect for late returns: your people know you're safe without having to ask.
Reliable notifications
One clear alert, at the right time, no spam. Your loved ones get only what matters.
Battery friendly
Built to run in the background without draining your phone.
Your location is yours
BackHome never shares your live location. We only send the “arrived safely” signal, nothing more.
No real-time tracking
Your loved ones see that you arrived, not where you are at every moment.
You decide everything
Which places, which people, which alerts. Turn it on or off anytime.
Minimal data
We collect only what's needed to make the alert work. Never resold.
No ads
Your peace of mind isn't a product. No ads, no marketing tracking.
Contact us
Have a question, suggestion, or need help? Drop us a line — we guarantee a quick response!
Send an email — backhomesafeapp@gmail.comFrequently asked
Your questions, answered
Everything you might wonder before getting started.
Yes. Back Home is the App Store name for the iOS app BackHome — same app, same website at appbackhome.com. You can search for either BackHome or Back Home to find us.
Yes — BackHome is built for exactly that on iOS and Android. It automatically sends an arrival alert to the family members and loved ones you choose, the moment you reach a place you've set: home, work, or anywhere else.
Download BackHome, set your home as a trusted place, and add your parents as contacts. When you arrive, they get an automatic notification — no message to write, nothing to forget.
Yes. To receive your arrival notifications, your loved ones need to install BackHome too (iOS or Android). Once the app is installed, they accept your invitation and automatically get an alert when you reach your destination.
No. BackHome only detects your arrival at a trusted place you've defined. No real-time location is shared with your loved ones.
No. The app is optimized to run quietly in the background with minimal impact on your battery.
You can create several trusted places and assign different loved ones to each, depending on your needs.
BackHome is available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Download the app and set up your first trusted place in just a few minutes.
Guides
Everything about arrival alerts
Dedicated pages for the questions people actually search — so you can understand BackHome fast.
- Notify family when you get home — automaticallyLooking for an app to notify family when you get home? BackHome sends automatic arrival alerts — no texting. Free on iOS and Android.
- Automatic arrival alert app for family and loved onesBackHome is an automatic arrival alert app for family and loved ones. Geofence-based notifications without continuous tracking. iOS and Android.
- A Life360-style alternative focused on arrival — not trackingWant a Life360 alternative without continuous tracking? BackHome only sends arrival alerts — no live location feed. Available on iOS and Android.
- Life360 alternative: arrival alerts without always-on trackingLooking for a Life360 alternative? BackHome notifies loved ones when you arrive — without continuous live tracking. Free on iOS and Android.
- Life360 pricing explained — and when BackHome costs less complexityLife360 pricing: free tier plus paid Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans. Compare with BackHome free + premium for arrival alerts. iOS and Android.
- Life360 vs BackHome: live tracking or arrival-only?Life360 vs BackHome: continuous family tracking versus arrival-only alerts. Choose the model that matches your privacy needs.
- GeoZilla alternative focused on arrival — not a live mapLooking for a GeoZilla alternative? BackHome sends arrival alerts without continuous live location sharing. Available on iOS and Android.
- Find My arrival alerts: limits, and when to use BackHomeApple Find My can notify arrivals inside the Apple ecosystem. BackHome offers dedicated arrival alerts for iOS and Android families.
- Let parents know you arrived — without sending a textLet parents know you arrived without texting. BackHome sends an automatic arrival notification when you get home. Free on iOS and Android.
- Late-night arrivals: automatic check-in without live trackingLate-night check-in without live tracking: BackHome alerts loved ones when you arrive home. Automatic arrival notifications on iOS and Android.
Download BackHome
Free on the App Store and Google Play. Reassure your family from your very first arrival.