# Helium Mobile

> Welcome to Helium Mobile

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.helium.mobile.wireless](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.helium.mobile.wireless)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.helium.mobile.wireless`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Noble Mobile
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 903,361
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (16,563 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-27
- **First published:** 2022-09-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 210 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helium.mobile.wireless)
- **Website:** [https://www.hellohelium.com](https://www.hellohelium.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hellohelium.com/privacy](https://hellohelium.com/privacy)

## Description

Helium Mobile delivers a bold new way to stay connected with plans that include the world’s first free option, rewards paid in Cloud Points, and a robust 5G backbone.

Rewards depend on network governance and other factors; taxes and fees apply. By downloading, you agree to the Helium Mobile App Terms & Conditions (hellohelium.com/terms-and-conditions); Nova Labs does not guarantee rewards.

## Rankings

- #72,230 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `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.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.helium.mobile.wireless.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users report basic functionality and decent service, with some praising support. However, recurring concerns dominate: the advertised free plan is not truly free due to taxes and fees; extensive personal data collection; frequent billing and sign-up issues; confusing app navigation; and occasional misleading ads or scam worries. Overall, Helium Mobile works but pricing, privacy, and account-management friction erode reliability for many users.

### Pros

- App generally works and delivers reliable performance.
- Helpful and responsive customer service.
- Free plan is advertised and available.

### Cons

- Taxes and fees apply despite the 'free' claim; often requires credit card and government ID.
- Billing and payment issues; frequent problems updating plans or processing payments.
- Privacy concerns; excessive personal information is requested.
- Confusing UX / sign-up problems; navigation issues and sign-up trouble.
- Marketing can be misleading or raise scam concerns.

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