# Flare - Personal Protection

> Multi-award winning protection

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.busbynative`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Microlise
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 144,136
- **Rating:** 3.41 / 5 (732 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-07
- **First published:** 2019-10-04
- **Size:** 116 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busbynative)
- **Website:** [http://k-safe.com](http://k-safe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.flaresafety.com/privacy-policy](https://www.flaresafety.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Flare is a multi-award-winning personal safety app designed to enhance your protection during travels, nights out, festivals, and more. With over 100 million data points and a 99.99% accurate incident detection system, it provides reliable safety features including incident avoidance alerts for vehicle operators, SOS notifications with live location using What3words, and automatic hazard warnings like potholes and ice. The Auto Protect feature ensures Flare is active when you leave your safe zone without needing manual activation. 

Upgrade to Flare Premium to add extra emergency contacts for enhanced security. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, Flare helps prevent dangerous situations such as spiking and harassment, making your safety its top priority. Download Flare today to enjoy peace of mind wherever you go.

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.busbynative.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.busbynative.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `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.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `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`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's innovative personal protection features, including fall detection and emergency contact integration. However, many report stability issues such as app crashes, login problems, and inaccurate tracking. False alerts and missed notifications cause frustration, along with high battery usage and reliance on mobile data. While some praises highlight responsive developer support and valuable functionality, common bugs and usability problems hinder the app's effectiveness and reliability for safety purposes.

### Pros

- Great concept of personal protection and incident detection using phone sensors.
- Effective fall detection with good false alert filtering in many cases.
- Ability to add emergency contacts directly from phone contacts.
- Free basic version with affordable premium options.
- Frequent updates and active developer support for some issues.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or freezes, especially when switching to background or mobile data.
- Tracking and distance recording often inaccurate or fails to start properly.
- False alerts triggered by normal phone movements or notifications missed due to subtle vibration.
- Difficulty editing emergency contacts or login issues preventing app use.
- High battery consumption (5-10% per hour) and requiring mobile data to function fully.

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