Overview

Rating:
4.50 +2
(609)
Version:
3.0.0
Last updated: 2024-04-18
Ranking
#74,082 ▼ 106
Overall

Features & Capabilities

SEPTA Transit Watch provides a quick, discreet way for riders to report suspicious activity to SEPTA Transit Police using photos, text, and location from the app's home screen. It offers two fast actions: Report a Problem to send text or photos to the SEPTA Transit Police, and Call SEPTA Police for an immediate connection.

Offline reporting ensures reports are stored when cellular service is unavailable and sent when connectivity returns, with the system prioritizing quick updates by sending text before pictures. The app also supports BOLO alerts for persons of interest and allows anonymous reporting to protect user privacy.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
ELERTS Corp
Rating:
4.50
(609)
2 new ratings
Version:
3.0.0 Last updated: 2024-04-18
Version code:
865074017
Creation date:
2017-07-16
Compatible devices:
Size:
21.98MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-18
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Android
SEPTA Transit Watch (v3.0.2)
16,166 4.11 (71)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
ELERTS Corp
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/septa-transit-watch/id1231139910
Website:
http://elerts.com/

User Reviews

Users value fast, responsive support and easy reporting via the app, and note that authorities sometimes respond quickly. However, repeated feedback highlights a gap between reporting and action, with little visible follow-up and perceived enforcement inefficacy. Technical issues (crashes, photo uploads) and usability improvements (clear direction/location input) are common negatives. Overall, the app is useful for safety reporting but suffers from reliability and impact concerns.
Pros
  • Quick responses from SEPTA staff after submitting reports.
  • Easy-to-use reporting interface for hazards and incidents.
  • Reports often lead to police or staff engagement and safety improvements.
Cons
  • Lack of visible follow-up or action after reporting.
  • App reliability issues and bugs (crashes, cannot attach photos, input problems).
  • Perceived lack of enforcement impact; reporting seen as PR rather than resulting in enforcement.
Recent reviews
I take the subway every day, I see people being assaulted,using drugs , mentally ill people goi g to the bathroom and I’ve used this app and nothing happens I’ve seen a septa cop 10 Times in 12 years useless
by Ti*****, 2025-12-11

You can write on the app “people smoking on this train car, in this spot, at this stop” and then an officer will just look at the people smoking and continue scrolling on their phone
by Jo*****, 2025-04-15
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