PlainCrisis
Private crisis support
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Free crisis support, always. GPS self-rescue toolkit, safety plan builder, hotline directory -- fully offline, no account, no ads.
IMPORTANT: PlainCrisis is an educational self-help tool and reference resource. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, mental-health treatment, or emergency services, and it cannot dispatch help on its own. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or a crisis line right away.
PlainCrisis is a private, offline crisis-support app. There's no account to create, no ads, and nothing you write or record ever leaves your device -- the app works fully even in airplane mode.
Open the app and you're one tap away from help: a crisis-hotline directory for your region, a one-tap call or text to a trusted contact you choose, and quick grounding exercises to help you get through a hard moment. If you'd rather build something ahead of time, the guided safety-plan builder walks you through a personalized plan -- your warning signs, coping strategies, and the people you can turn to -- that stays saved and encrypted on your device.
For a physical emergency -- trapped, stranded, or displaced -- the Self-Rescue Toolkit opens straight to your live GPS coordinates and compass heading (works with zero cell signal, since GPS uses satellites, not your carrier), a one-tap way to share your exact location the moment signal returns, and an educational, sourced step-by-step guide covering survival priorities, signaling correctly, conserving energy and water, and finding water outdoors.
The crisis-critical core of PlainCrisis is free, permanently, for everyone. Immediate crisis support, the safety-plan builder, grounding and coping tools, means-restriction guidance, the hotline directory, and the Self-Rescue Toolkit will never be placed behind a paywall, a trial clock, or an account requirement. That's not a promotional offer -- it's how the app is built.
An optional Pro subscription is available for people who want more: deeper personalization, an expanded content library, extended journal history and export, and tools aimed at caregivers and professionals. Pro is a single monthly subscription, managed entirely through your App Store account -- cancel anytime from your device's subscription settings. Upgrading is never suggested during a crisis-support screen.
PlainCrisis also includes journaling, sleep and reminder tools, and a local backup/export feature so you can save or move your data on your own terms, plus dozens of educational guides for supporting a friend or family member who may be struggling.
Please read before using: all content in this app -- including the hotline directory, safety-plan builder, and Self-Rescue Toolkit -- is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical, clinical, or emergency advice, and using this app is not a substitute for calling trained, professional rescuers or emergency services. PlainCrisis does not monitor you, cannot detect a crisis on its own, and cannot send help by itself. In any life-threatening situation, contact your local emergency number immediately -- do not rely on this app as your only resource.
PlainCrisis Pro subscription terms: $1.99 USD per month, auto-renewing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions on your device.
Privacy Policy: https://bpupadhyaya.github.io/privacy-plaincrisis.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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The developer, Bhim Upadhyaya, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Bhim Upadhyaya
- Size
- 6.4 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- PlainCrisis Pro Monthly $1.99
- Copyright
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