RefAid - Refugee Aid App

Name: RefAid - Refugee Aid App
Rating: 3.1 (78 reviews)
Author: trellyz Limited

By: trellyz Limited App

Migrant and refugee services

Overview

Version:

5.0.1

Last updated: 2025-01-14

Ranking

#194,003 ▼ 5,491

Overall

Features & Capabilities

RefAid - Refugee Aid App, from LifeSpots, helps migrants and refugees, volunteers, and organizations locate nearby aid on a map and in a concise list. It shows opening hours and trusted providers, with aid categorized by type (Legal/Admin/Info; Food; Shelter; Water; Health; Education; Toilets and Showers) and tailored to Parents and Children, Unaccompanied Children, Women, and Men. The app covers Europe, the United States, and Turkey and only shows services within 100 miles (150 kilometers) of your location. It supports multiple languages (including Arabic and Farsi) and works offline for navigation.

No one can use this app to find or target you. RefAid is privacy-first: your location data isn’t shared. It features a map view with color-coded icons, a nearby aid list, push notifications for urgent updates, and translations in multiple languages from more than 5,000 trusted providers. Continued use of GPS in the background may dramatically decrease battery life.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Privacy & Security Community Education

By:

trellyz Limited

Rating:

3.10

(78)

Version:

5.0.1 Last updated: 2025-01-14

Version code:

871743538

Creation date:

2016-02-09

Compatible devices:

Size:

8.54MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

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Ranking

# 194,003 ▼ 5,491

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Developed by:

trellyz Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/refaid-refugee-aid-app/id1080936380

Website:

http://www.refaid.com

User Reviews

Users largely praise RefAid for consolidating a wide range of refugee and aid services into a fast, map-enabled, easy-to-use resource that helps people find support quickly. However, several reviews note reliability problems, missing resources in some areas, and a desire for crowdsourced updates or contribution features to keep information current.

Pros

Consolidates a broad set of refugee/aid services into one place (hot meals, showers, legal aid, English classes, groups, immigration services).
Quick search and easy access saves time for users.
Map feature shows nearby services and helps overcome language barriers.
Simple, intuitive interface that makes tasks easy to complete.
Provides meaningful support to refugees and other vulnerable populations by improving access to resources.

Cons

Reliability issues: some users report the app doesn’t work or needs work.
Data gaps and outdated information: crucial resources are missing in some areas and require updates.
Lack of ability for users to contribute resources or updates: no mechanism to suggest new resources or update information.

Recent reviews

While the “humanitarian” premise which this app claims to be based upon seems good it also has the huge potential to be abused by criminals coming into the country illegally. I was under the impression apps that possibly can be used for criminal purposes aren’t typically allowed in the AppStore; it’s actually not that surprising Apple looks the other way though since they are of course a very left leaning company.

by *****, 2019-06-20

Those leaving bad reviews may think that their anonymity protects them against being judged for their bigotry. They should ask themselves a question. If they’re so certain that their beliefs are good and right, what reason is there to hide and be cowardly? Good people have no reason to hide behind a mask and evil cannot be disguised by one. You think you’re anonymous, but you cannot hide from yourselves even when you fool yourselves that no one else sees what you truly are. You hide because you’re aware of your own darkness and cruelty. You hate goodness and kindness in others because you envy it. You’re not incapable of it. You’ve chosen to be cold and dead and cruel. Don’t blame anyone else for that and don’t expect good people to follow just because their caring makes you uncomfortable. Grow up and live with how you choose to be or change yourself. Quit expecting the universe to stop for you.