# Savvy Citizen

> Get notified of local events and happenings direct from the source.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.msa.savvycitizen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Management Science Associates, Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 42,037
- **Rating:** 4.84 / 5 (701 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.8537
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2016-07-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.msa.savvycitizen)
- **Website:** [https://savvycitizenapp.com](https://savvycitizenapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://savvycitizenapp.com/Privacy](https://savvycitizenapp.com/Privacy)

## Description

Savvy Citizen is a free community notification system designed to keep you informed about local events and important alerts from your municipality or county. Simply download the extension, select your community, and receive timely notifications through your preferred method—push notifications, text, or email. 

Key features include a detailed community calendar with event dates and updates, real-time alerts like road closures and school closings, customizable notification settings, and management options for multiple communities. Stay connected and become a more Savvy Citizen today!

## Rankings

- #322,186 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.msa.savvycitizen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Savvy Citizen for its effective delivery of local news and emergency alerts, organized interface, and community connection. However, multiple users report the app lacks coverage in some areas and offers limited customization of notifications, leading to excessive undesired alerts. Security concerns and difficulties with app removal have also been noted. Overall, while useful in supported communities, the app requires improvements in user control over alerts and broader municipal participation.

### Pros

- Provides timely notifications about local events, emergencies, and municipal updates.
- Organized and easy to use with information tailored to user's selected areas.
- Keeps users informed and connected with their community through event calendars and alerts.
- Free to use with no advertisements.
- Allows customization of notification preferences, though somewhat limited.

### Cons

- Limited or no information available for certain regions or municipalities.
- Lack of granularity in notification settings; users cannot easily select specific alert categories.
- Excessive notifications without easy management or filtering options.
- Issues with account security and user data protection reported by users.
- Difficulties uninstalling the app and stopping unwanted messages mentioned by some users.

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