SOS Alarm Android
SOS Alarm gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
SOS Alarm is #3 in Communication Free on Google Play in Sweden and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication FreeSOS Alarm at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free public safety application by SOS Alarm Sverige that provides real-time incident alerts, emergency guidance, and crisis information to residents and visitors in Sweden. The app currently holds the #3 position in the Swedish Communication category and #37 in all free apps, indicating strong visibility within its specific utility niche despite a moderate user rating of 3.67.
Similar apps: 112 (Emergency Services), Red Cross First Aid, Citizen Alert
SOS Alarm on Google Play
App details
SOS Alarm downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where SOS Alarm's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | CommunicationFree | #3 |
| Sweden | All AppsFree | #40 |
Apps near SOS Alarm on the chart
Communication Free, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about SOS Alarm
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe battery drain caused by mandatory continuous GPS usage and complain about the lack of English language support. Reliability issues are frequent, with missed emergency alerts, spam notifications, and map functionality failures.
Mostly negative (30% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and working reliably. The main complaints are about speed and performance, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Updates: “UPDATE: I un-installed and installed back the app”
- Crashes & bugs: “Fick just två notifikationer inom 5 min: "Lär dig mer om HLR" Verkar som en bugg”
Common complaints
- Speed & performance: “It is using an insane amount of battery”
- Crashes & bugs: “App doesnt work for me anymore”
- Connection & sync: “Försökt med & utan wifi, vpn avslaget”
About SOS Alarm
With the app, you get:
• Real-time information about incidents nearby: fires, traffic accidents, explosions, boat accidents, and people in distress in water.
• Important public announcements (VMA) and other crisis-related updates.
• Preventive knowledge about safety and security, such as CPR and essential phone numbers.
• Guidance to help you call the right phone number when you need help.
To fully use all the app’s features, you need to:
• Allow notifications.
• Allow location access and consent to the app collecting location data in the background, even when the app is closed or not in use, so it can provide relevant information about nearby incidents.
What's new in 1.20.0
* Refreshed home screen design.
* New navigation bar for improved usability and more space for content.
* Current events are now highlighted directly in the "Aktuellt" tab.
* Improved location permissions handling.
* Enhanced map zooming and navigation.
* Improved file upload support in "Kontakta oss".
* Minor improvements and bug fixes.
Thank you for using the 112 app!
If you have any questions, you can contact us directly in the app.