# AirAssist

> Live rescue aircraft radar

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.lifeliner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.lifeliner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.lifeliner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mulde.rs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 174,914
- **Rating:** 2.63 / 5 (2,304 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-19
- **First published:** 2020-01-31
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.lifeliner)
- **Website:** [https://www.airassist.app](https://www.airassist.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://airassist.app/privacy](https://airassist.app/privacy)

## Description

**AirAssist** is a live emergency aircraft tracking app for following air ambulances, medevac helicopters, police aircraft, search-and-rescue helicopters, and Coast Guard rescue aircraft on an interactive map. View aircraft types, current positions, movement history, and detailed flight information in real time.

Set a personal alert zone to receive notifications when emergency aircraft fly nearby. Designed for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters, first responders, emergency-service fans, and air medical crews, AirAssist also includes rain radar and METAR weather reports for added situational awareness.

## Rankings

- #170,664 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.lifeliner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate AirAssist for its live helicopter tracking, customizable map views, and effective zone alerts, especially for emergency and police helicopters. However, many report issues with notification clarity, inconsistent real-time tracking, limited geographic coverage, and app bugs such as hanging and unremovable rating prompts. Users desire more customization options and detailed flight info to improve usability.

### Pros

- Live tracking of helicopters with options to change map views (satellite, grayscale)
- Effective zone notifications for helicopters within a defined radius
- Easy to use interface with essential features accessible
- Premium version offers advanced features such as serious incidents involving multiple helicopters
- Good for tracking specific types of aircraft like HEMS, Police, and SAR helicopters

### Cons

- Notifications can be confusing or inconsistent, sometimes showing unclear identifiers
- App does not always show helicopters that are actually overhead, indicating problems with real-time updates
- Limited geographic coverage: some users report the app only covers a few countries or incorrect locations
- App has bugs such as hanging and persistent rating pop-ups that require reinstalling
- Lack of customization options like changing speed units from KPH to MPH and missing flight information (time and dates)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.lifeliner)