# EchoSOS

> EchoSOS: Emergency alert and location sharing at the push of a button

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.mobilemed.echo112](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.mobilemed.echo112)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ch.mobilemed.echo112`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ubique Health
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 617,739
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (1,378 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-11
- **First published:** 2013-04-25
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 112 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.mobilemed.echo112)
- **Website:** [https://echosos.com/](https://echosos.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://echosos.com/en/data-protection/](https://echosos.com/en/data-protection/)

## Description

EchoSOS is a safety-focused Chrome extension that connects you to the right emergency services in critical moments. It automatically shows the correct emergency numbers for your location, shares your GPS location with responders, and lets you provide essential medical information directly to rescuers, saving precious minutes. The app includes local emergency numbers across 130+ countries, an emergency map with nearby stations and defibrillators, and a test function to verify location sharing. It also offers a digital emergency pass to store medical details and an Echo Wallet for important documents, plus an emergency guide with practical tips.

EchoSOS is designed for quick, reliable response across global numbers and partner organizations, making safety easier and more accessible when every second counts.

## Rankings

- #89,257 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `ch.mobilemed.echo112.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

EchoSOS is viewed as a promising emergency app that stores medical data and contacts, with a QR code on the lock screen and SMS location sharing to aid responders. Real-world anecdotes highlight its life-saving potential and free use. However, reviews frequently note three drawbacks: lack of a per-app language setting, stability/bug issues on some devices, and QR code access problems caused by screen locks, which can undermine urgency in emergencies.

### Pros

- Stores and shares vital emergency information (contacts and medical data) for responders.
- Lock-screen QR code feature enables quick access to vital data for emergency services.
- Location sharing via SMS helps responders locate you quickly.
- Free-to-use app with real-world emergency usefulness and potential life-saving impact.

### Cons

- No per-app language setting; app defaults to device language, hindering use in emergencies demanding local language.
- Stability issues and crashes on certain devices (e.g., GrapheneOS) and other bugs observed by multiple users.
- Lock-screen QR code accessibility can be blocked by the device lock (cannot disable lock), making urgent access unreliable.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.mobilemed.echo112)