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Check in when you're okay.

Alert your Monitors only when you're not.

Honk: Promises is for moments where a missed check-in should not be ignored — getting home, waking up, finishing a trip, leaving work, or anything else worth a Promise.

See the Promise flow.

How it works

Scheduled check-ins, not continuous tracking.

Create a Promise
Choose a recurring routine or a one-time window, write what you're promising, and pick trusted friends as Monitors.
Fulfill with your Safety Key
When you're okay, tap Fulfill and enter your secret emoji-and-sound Safety Key. That's your check-in.
Monitors are alerted on a miss
If you don't check in, your Monitors get escalating notifications and alarm-class alerts they must acknowledge — on phone and Apple Watch.

Built for careful check-ins — and coercion

Honk: Promises shares your Honk account and Friends, then focuses entirely on Promises, Monitors, Safety Key, and safety notifications.

  • Recurring and Quick Promises.
  • Monitor acknowledgement before a Promise goes live.
  • Safety Key check-ins — and silent duress alerts if you're forced to respond under pressure.
  • Apple Watch support for Monitors stopping and acknowledging alarms.

Safety Key

If someone is watching your phone, enter the wrong Safety Key. Your screen shows success. Your Monitor gets a duress alert. The person beside you sees nothing wrong.

Screenshots from the app: create a Promise, fulfill on time, set up Safety Key, and manage Monitors.

Common questions

Common questions

Is Honk: Promises a tracking app?

No. Promises are schedule-based check-ins you fulfill yourself. Monitors are alerted on a miss or duress — not your live location on a map.

What is a Monitor?

A trusted friend or family member you choose for a specific Promise. They acknowledge they're watching before the Promise is fully active.

What's the difference between Recurring and Quick Promises?

Recurring Promises repeat on days and times you set — daily routines like getting home safe. Quick Promises cover a one-time window — a walk, a date, a trip leg.

What happens if I miss a check-in?

Your Monitors get reminders, then stronger alarm notifications until they acknowledge. You can often still fulfill after a miss, depending on the Promise state.

What does Safety Key do?

It's your secret emoji-and-sound combo for checking in. Enter the correct key to fulfill. Enter the wrong key under pressure to silently alert your Monitors while your phone shows success.

Is this an emergency service?

No. Honk: Promises supports accountability between people who trust each other. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.

Does it cost money?

Creating and fulfilling Promises is free. Promise Plus expands how many Promises you can monitor for others.

Can I download it now?

Not yet. Store badges stay disabled until the public listings are confirmed.

Privacy by default

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