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Simple lone worker check-in app for small businesses

No hardware. No contract. No app needed for your contacts. Just a daily check-in and an automatic SMS if something goes wrong.

Most lone worker apps are built for large enterprises: annual contracts, dedicated hardware, BS 8484 monitoring centres. TapOkie is built for the other end of the market: the estate agent doing solo viewings, the care worker on home visits, the freelancer working late in a building alone. A daily check-in, an emergency button, and an SMS to your contact if you don't make it back. Simple, affordable, and no lock-in.

Who it's for

Estate agents and letting agents doing unaccompanied viewings · Social workers and care workers on home visits · Field engineers and technicians working solo · Cleaners, contractors and tradespeople working alone on site · Remote workers regularly home alone during long working days · Freelancers working from isolated locations

How the lone worker check-in works

1

Set your schedule

Set your check-in time to match your shift or working pattern. Add a trusted contact: a manager, colleague, or family member. They don't need the app.

2

Check in on shift

Check in at the end of your shift or at key points during the day. One tap. Takes two seconds.

3

SMS if you miss

If you don't check in, your contact gets a plain SMS. No complex monitoring system. Just the right person being told at the right time.

Why small businesses choose TapOkie

No hardware required

TapOkie runs on any smartphone your staff already carry. No devices to buy, manage, or replace.

No contract or minimum term

Start free. Upgrade to Premium month-to-month. Cancel any time. No sales calls, no annual commitments.

Contacts don't need the app

Your emergency contact receives a plain SMS. It works on any phone. Perfect for managers or family members who just need to know someone is safe.

Works internationally

TapOkie works in 20 countries. If your team crosses borders, it travels with them.

One-tap emergency button

Premium users get an emergency button that sends their location to contacts instantly. No need to unlock the phone or open an app.

Fits real shift patterns

Premium lets you set check-in times per weekday, add a grace period, and pause during leave. Built for irregular schedules, not fixed office hours.

What TapOkie is not

TapOkie is not a BS 8484 certified lone worker system and does not provide 24/7 ARC monitoring or police URN access. If your organisation requires BS 8484 compliance, you will need a certified provider. TapOkie is best suited for small teams, sole traders, and individuals who want a lightweight, affordable daily check-in without enterprise infrastructure.