I like to say that the worst four-letter word that begins with F — when it comes to travel — is fear.

So if you’re worried about safety while traveling, there are now some apps you can download for free that may help.

The AlertTraveler app rates global safety — country by country on a 1-100 scale, such as nighttime safety and physical safety.

Want to see government travel advisories and warnings?

Download Travel Smart from TGuard.

It even gives you a “call police” option.

Then there’s OZZI, which offers real-time safety alerts and street-level safety maps within your area.

To complete your research, log on for U.S. State Department travel advisories, as well as those from the British Foreign Office for their citizens.