The UK Terror Alert app for iPhone
UK Terror Alert is the original iPhone app for monitoring the UK and Northern Ireland terrorism threat levels. It has been on the App Store since 2011 and was rebuilt from the ground up for 2026.
What the app does
The app brings the things you would otherwise have to chase across several government websites into one place: the current UK terrorism threat level, the separate Northern Ireland threat level, the full history of changes, counter-terrorism news and FCDO travel advice. Most importantly, it tells you the moment any of that changes rather than waiting for you to check.
Both the national and Northern Ireland terrorism threat levels, shown side by side and updated when they change.
Subscribe once and get a notification the second a level shifts — even with your phone locked.
Every change to both levels going back over a decade, each with the reasoning behind it.
Country-by-country travel risk guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Curated coverage from official sources and major UK outlets, as a live feed or a weekly roundup.
The original iPhone threat-level monitor, trusted by thousands of users and revamped for 2026.
Who it is for
UK Terror Alert is built for anyone who wants to stay informed about the terrorist threat without having to think about it — whether you are at home, at work, or travelling abroad. Set up push notifications once and the app does the watching for you.
How much does it cost?
UK Terror Alert is free to download on the App Store. It is an independent app and is not affiliated with HM Government, MI5, the Home Office, JTAC or Counter Terrorism Policing; threat-level data is sourced from publicly available official information.