# nora - Emergency Call App > nora is the official emergency call app of the German Federal States. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.noranotruf](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.noranotruf) ## Overview - **ID:** `de.noranotruf` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Ministerium des Innern des Landes NRW - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 482,677 - **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1,104 ratings) - **Version:** 1.2.0 - **Last updated:** 2025-09-24 - **First published:** 2021-09-23 - **Publisher country:** DE - **Size:** 26 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.noranotruf) - **Website:** [https://www.nora-notruf.de](https://www.nora-notruf.de/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nora-notruf.de/de-as/app-datenschutz](https://www.nora-notruf.de/de-as/app-datenschutz) ## Description nora is the official emergency call app of the German federal states. Free to use, it connects you directly to the responsible police or fire rescue control centres — just like calling 110 or 112. The app automatically determines and sends your location, supports silent emergency calls for situations where a vocal call would be dangerous, and enables chat-based text communication with call handlers. nora is particularly useful for people with hearing or speech impairments and for anyone who cannot identify their exact location. Getting started requires a quick registration (SMS verification and, in some cases, identity confirmation). Once registered you can store personal details such as age or medical conditions to help responders prepare. In an emergency you select the type of responder via a short guided flow, confirm or edit the detected location, and send the call — responders are dispatched even if you don’t use the chat. For step‑by‑step guides and video instructions (including German sign language), visit nora-notruf.de or contact contact@nora-notruf.de. ## Rankings - #101,988 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `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.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` ## Review summary Users appreciate nora for helping accurately communicate locations during emergencies and its user-friendly design. They value its independence from Google services and see it as a great complement to traditional emergency calls. However, multiple users report registration failures, desire a language selection independent of the device language, and experience issues with location detection on the map. Requests also include a one-button emergency shortcut and voice messaging in chat to ease communication during stressful situations. ### Pros - Helps communicate location accurately in emergencies, especially when verbal communication is difficult. - App is well designed and easy to understand, providing users with a sense of security. - Includes automatic location detection without relying on Google Location Services. - Functions as a useful complement to emergency number 112, aiding in precise location sharing. - Supports communication options beneficial for people who are hearing impaired or cannot speak on the phone. ### Cons - Lack of language selection feature; users want the app language to be set independently from system language. - Issues with registration and phone number saving failing repeatedly. - Location detection sometimes does not display the user's location on the map despite permission granted. - No one-button emergency shortcut or quick access key for instant calls. - Typing messages in emergency chat can be challenging; users request voice message support. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Notruf+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.brk.notrufbayern) — 2,800 users - [InstantHelp Notruf-App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.instanthelp.app) — 4,966 users - [ENNIA - Emergency help](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.LS_Studios.Notfall_App) — 8,212 users - [NotrufPlus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/plus.notruf.notrufplus) — 72 users - [iMergencies SOS App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.despia.imergencies) — 200 users - [Rettung](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.medicalit.notruf) — 105,009 users - [Notruf Graubünden Nord](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.notrufgraubundenno.app) — 225 users - [Notfall App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.motecdata.pna) — 283 users - [HandHelp™ - Emergency SOS App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.asnug.handhelp) — 63,549 users, 3.57 / 5 - [Notfalltipps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.krisenkompass.hoffnungsnetz) — 12 users - [MyBuddyGuard - emergency app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.asnug.mybuddyguard) — 4,744 users - [ÖBf Notfall App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/at.bundesforste.notfallapp) — 4,482 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.noranotruf)