App Description

RipCord Music Player is a personal security device that offers you proven security, and personal protection, while listening to your favorite music on your iPhone.

With RipCord Music Player  all you do in an emergency is pull the plug on your headphones or earbuds, literally just rip the cord right out of you’re iPhone, to trigger the alarm.

When RipCord Music Player is launched, the GPS tracker locks onto your position and continuously monitors your movements quietly in the background while you enjoy all the best features of your favorite music player.

Whether you pull the RipCord intentionally, in a struggle, or if someone tries to take your iPhone away from you... An emergency alarm will be triggered.

Instantly, RipCord Music Player sounds a load audible alarm and sends an emergency alert message to your friends and family by email and/or text message. This Alert Message let’s them know you need help and indicates exactly where  you are (thanks to the built in GPS tracker).

There is no other app available that offers this feature, and although others may try to copy it, don’t be fooled... RipCord Music Player is the original.


RipCord Music Player features:
*Convenient and Simple Design
*Bright and Pleasing Background
*Large Interface Buttons
*Full access to existing Song Library and Playlists
*Large, Clear Display of all your Album Artwork
*Automatically inherits your listening preferences from iPod

RipCord Personal Security features:
*RipCord (Pull-the-Plug)Trigger
*Loud Audible Alarm
*GPS Location Locked in upon Launch
*Continuous tracking of your Location
*Automatic “Send” of Alert Message by Email and/or SMS
*GPS Location Included in Alert Message
*Ability to Edit, or Customize, your Alert Message

RipCord Music Player is not designed to replace your iPod (whether on your iPhone, or iPod touch) but is designed to be used in those certain situations when you may be vulnerable to surprise or attack.

Imagine you are out for a jog, walking home at night, or minding your own business sitting in the park or at the playground. You’re lost in thought as you listen to your favorite playlist. Suddenly you are taken by surprise, confronted by an attacker or wild animal, or maybe you fall and are seriously injured... You are in trouble, and need help right away!

You do not have time to fumble with buttons, or launch app’s...  With RipCord Music Player  all you do is pull the plug on your headphones or earbuds, literally just rip the cord right out of you’re iPhone.

Instantly, RipCord Music Player sounds a load alarm and sends an emergency alert message to your friends and family by email and/or text message. This Alert Message let’s them know you need help and indicates exactly where you are (thanks to the built in GPS tracker).

This allows police and emergency responders to be dispatched to your location. In situations like this, TIME IS EVERYTHING! Letting people know where you are and that you need help, can literally be the difference between life and death.

iPhone Screenshots

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App Changes

  • October 10, 2011 Price decrease: $2.99 -> FREE!
  • November 01, 2011 Price increase: FREE! -> $2.99
  • November 04, 2011 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • January 01, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99

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