Changelog

What’s new in Incase — version history and release notes

Version 1.0.0 — Initial Release

March 3, 2026

The first public release of Incase — a privacy-first emergency location app built from the ground up for the moments that matter most. Every feature runs entirely on your device. No servers, no accounts, no tracking.

Core Features (Free)

  • Live GPS coordinates with decimal degrees and DMS toggle
  • Real-time closest street address via reverse geocoding
  • Compass heading with cardinal direction and animated needle
  • Color-coded GPS accuracy badge with live pulse indicator
  • One-tap copy or share your full location via text, email, AirDrop, or any app
  • Emergency SOS panel — call 911 with confirmation dialog, max-brightness flashlight toggle, and loud siren that overrides silent mode and Focus

Premium Features

  • Nearest intersection detection using proprietary 8-direction algorithm
  • Nearby emergency services — police stations, fire departments, and hospitals with one-tap calling and directions
  • Dark mode and layout customization (Full layout with nearby services or centered Minimal layout)
  • Flexible purchase options: monthly, annual, or lifetime

Design & Privacy

  • Clean, minimal interface designed for high-stress moments
  • Fully adaptive light and dark themes
  • 100% on-device processing — zero data collection, zero analytics, zero network requests for core functionality
  • Requires only location permission — nothing else
  • Supports Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze for directions