# 112 Where ARE U

> 112 Where Are U is the app that calls the European Emergency Number 112.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.Beta80Group.whereareu](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.Beta80Group.whereareu)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.Beta80Group.whereareu`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AREU
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 2,926,351
- **Rating:** 2.89 / 5 (6,919 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.10.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-11
- **First published:** 2014-07-29
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.Beta80Group.whereareu)
- **Website:** [https://where.areu.lombardia.it](https://where.areu.lombardia.it/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://where.areu.lombardia.it/privacy](https://where.areu.lombardia.it/privacy)

## Description

**112 Where ARE U** is a vital app designed to streamline emergency calls across Europe by connecting users to the European Emergency Number 112. This app automatically transmits your exact location and personal emergency details to ensure a prompt and accurate response from Ambulance, Firefighters, or Police.

Key features include automatic location sharing, storing personal and ICE contact information, a silent call option for situations where speaking is impossible, selection of emergency type, and seamless emergency number switching when abroad (e.g., dialing 911 in the U.S.A). Additionally, it offers chat functionality for those with hearing impairments or when verbal communication is not possible. The app also provides an enhanced user interface and an in-app tutorial. Use requires free registration, ensuring help is just a tap away when every second counts.

## Rankings

- #35,608 — Overall
- #72 — Top app in Italy

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USERS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `it.Beta80Group.whereareu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find the 112 Where ARE U app to be a crucial safety tool with a helpful demo and appreciated developer responsiveness. However, many face issues registering their phone numbers due to communication errors. The app's limited availability mainly to parts of Italy is not clearly communicated, leading to wasted effort. Frequent reappearance of tutorials or demos on app start annoys users. Location accuracy needs improvement, and usability features like date selection could be enhanced. Overall, it's considered a potentially life-saving app but requires clearer region info and smoother user experience.

### Pros

- Fundamental safety tool for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and skiing, potentially life-saving.
- The app offers a demo mode allowing users to test its features before actual use.
- Developers have shown responsiveness by reducing unnecessary media permissions during registration.
- Users feel safe and secure using the app when it works as intended.
- Suggested to be pre-installed on phones to aid in emergencies and save lives.

### Cons

- Registration process frequently fails with 'communication error', preventing number registration.
- App only works in certain regions of Italy, but this limitation is not clearly stated upfront.
- The tutorial or demo launches every time the app is opened or phone is restarted, with no option to skip, causing annoyance.
- GPS or sensor activation could be better integrated or automated to improve location accuracy and usability.
- The birthday selection interface during account creation is inconvenient, requiring excessive scrolling.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.Beta80Group.whereareu)