# Netstar Companion

> Just tap your app to dispatch Armed or Medical Response to your location.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ads.app.netstar`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Netstar
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 44,332
- **Version:** 4.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2021-03-30
- **Publisher country:** ZA
- **Size:** 89 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ads.app.netstar)
- **Website:** [http://www.netstar.co.za](http://www.netstar.co.za/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.netstar.co.za/privacy-statement](https://www.netstar.co.za/privacy-statement)

## Description

Netstar Companion is a cutting-edge emergency response app offering instant access to armed and medical services wherever you are in South Africa. For a monthly fee of R69p/m, users tap their smartphone app to dispatch the nearest responder, supported by a nationwide network of over 1500 armed officers. The app features smart autonomous dispatch that uses GPS to locate and navigate responders directly to your precise location, ensuring swift and accurate assistance.

Beyond typical response services, Netstar Companion enhances security with shake-to-activate panic alerts, automatic audio/video recording during emergencies, and SMS notifications sent to up to five emergency contacts with your real-time location. User profiles and incident data are shared seamlessly with responders and the control center, which provides further support including liaising with police and medical services. Ideal for individuals and families, the service allows adding additional members at discounted rates. Sign up online, download the app, and experience comprehensive personal safety backed by fast, reliable professional emergency response.

## Rankings

- #314,451 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.ads.app.netstar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ads.app.netstar.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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