# Relief Central

> A Disaster Relief Resource

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id353219185](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id353219185)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id353219185`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unbound Medicine, Inc.
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (923 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.29
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-13
- **First published:** 2010-02-04
- **Size:** 9.31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relief-central/id353219185)
- **Website:** [https://relief.unboundmedicine.com](https://relief.unboundmedicine.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy](https://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy)

## Description

Relief Central aggregates six authoritative disaster-relief resources for clinicians, available on mobile and web. It includes The World Factbook (CIA), the Yellow Book (CDC Health Information for International Travel), USAID Field Operations Guide, Relief News from trusted humanitarian organizations, and Prime PubMed Search.

Key features include cross-links for fast navigation, personalized favorites, highlight and note-taking, advanced search, and recently viewed to help quickly locate critical information in emergencies. Developed by Unbound Medicine, Relief Central provides up-to-date references and citations from leading health organizations.

## Rankings

- #56,936 — Overall
- #33 — resource

## Review summary

Relief Central is valued for its breadth and credibility, offering timely, multi-source data for healthcare professionals, with easy access and a calming presence. However, several reviewers point to outdated content and a lack of current updates, which undermines its usefulness. Privacy concerns also recur, including mandatory sign-in and worries about data collection or tracking. Overall, the app remains a trusted, comprehensive information hub, but its value hinges on maintaining up-to-date content and safeguarding user privacy.

### Pros

- Up-to-date, COVID data and other global/local information from multiple credible sources (CDC, Johns Hopkins) with a literature review.
- Comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals, including medical and psychological care and resource allocation.
- Consolidated, multi-source hub providing quick access to credible links.
- Easy to locate and navigate; simple, concise presentation.
- Provides peace of mind and reduces anxiety by staying informed and following guidelines.

### Cons

- Outdated information and lack of current updates across content.
- Privacy concerns: mandatory sign-in, data collection and potential tracking/monetization.

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