# Settle In

> U.S. Refugee Resettlement

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.irc.settlein`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** International Rescue Committee, Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 59,663
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (221 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-09
- **First published:** 2018-03-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.irc.settlein)
- **Website:** [https://coresourceexchange.org](https://coresourceexchange.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://settleinus.org/privacy-policy/](https://settleinus.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Settle In helps newcomers navigate life in the United States with practical tips, reliable information, and trusted support.

Key features include two-way messaging with our Digital Community Liaison team in 7 languages (responses within one business day), a timely news feed, and an expanded resource library in 11 languages. Since 2017 thousands have used Settle In to access multilingual, mobile-friendly resources—now easier to find trusted information anytime, anywhere. Download Settle In today and begin your journey with confidence.

## Rankings

- #279,071 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.irc.settlein.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `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`

## Review summary

Users find the "Settle In" app useful, easy to use, and helpful for refugees learning to adapt. It is praised for its content and educational value. However, many users report technical problems like videos and images failing to load, app crashes during playback, and slow startup. A common request is for adding the Pashto language to better serve Pashto-speaking refugees, highlighting the need for improved multi-language support. Overall, while appreciated, the app has significant media performance and stability issues that need addressing.

### Pros

- The app is useful and helpful for learning and settling in.
- Users appreciate the app's content and intention, calling it amazing and well done.
- The app is praised for being easy to use and educational.
- Several users thanked the developers and found it valuable, especially for refugees.
- Some reviews expressed gratitude for the app's support and usability.

### Cons

- Videos often fail to play or stop unexpectedly, causing errors and requiring app restarts.
- Images and some media content do not load properly.
- The app takes a long time to open or load.
- Missing the Pashto language, which is important for many refugee users who do not understand English or other languages.
- Stability issues such as the app closing unexpectedly during video playback.

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