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Citizen: Safety & Live Video

Citizen: Safety & Live Video

Crime Map & Breaking News

514K ratings
979 reviews
#4 in top-grossing News
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 24, 2016
  • August 26, 2026

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Developer

sp0n, Inc.
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Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

✓Real-time safety alerts
✓Live incident video streaming
✓Registered offender map
✓Crime trend analysis
✓Missing person alerts
✓Police and fire scanner audio (Premium)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Citizen. Based on 514K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Convenient real-time alerts
  • 🗺️Helpful for staying informed about local incidents
  • 👍Useful community-based safety tool
  • 📹Ability to view user-generated videos

Negative things

  • 💰Excessive paywalls and subscription requirements
  • 🔔Too many irrelevant notifications
  • 🗣️Lack of moderation for toxic comments
  • 🗺️Inaccurate location data and incident reporting
  • 🔒Privacy concerns around location tracking
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What's New in Citizen

0.1307.0

August 26, 2026

The Citizen widget has a new spotlight design. See a featured incident at a glance, follow nearby updates, and catch Top Stories across Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. This release also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscription plans

Protect Personal Monthly

Citizen Protect Personal Monthly Plan

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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 4

News

The app has maintained its position at 4 recently.

Last updated on August 27, 2026.

Top Free

📊 10

News

The app has maintained its position at 10 recently.

Last updated on August 27, 2026.

Events

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Who's Near You?

Find registered offenders in your area

Feb 19, 2026 — Mar 6, 2026

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User reviews

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Pay for life saving alerts??? Cmon
skinnychimpsskinnychimps

Please not the commodifying harm and sexual assault in order to upgrade for more news

What kind of sick person asks for more money to get further bad info? Absolutely not
Katelynj430Katelynj430

too many paywalls now

seems like you need the subscription to use most features
bri.exebri.exe

Why an account/phone #?

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Notice

I notice the app no longer has the Live Helicopter live view. I wonder why. Is it maybe because cops do more that they shouldn’t be doing? Lawsuits are always open here in USA!!!!!!!! USA!!!!USA!!!!
F. Mr.J, If, Y.A.I., so, P.W.F. Mr.J, If, Y.A.I., so, P.W.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes and bugs after recent updates

Bug

Issues with accepting user phone numbers

Bug

Inconsistent and unreliable incident mapping

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Requested Features

5 requests

Customizable notification radius and settings

Feature

Chronological sorting and timestamps for incident reports

Feature

Better moderation tools for user comments

Feature

Option to report incidents without video

Feature

Integration with other emergency services

Feature

FAQ

What does the Citizen app do?

Citizen provides real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, fires, and protests happening in your vicinity. It also allows you to watch live videos of incidents and access historical crime data to understand local patterns. The app aims to keep you informed and help you avoid dangerous situations.

What are the key features of Citizen?

Key features include instant, free real-time alerts for emergencies, the ability to watch live incident videos, access to a nationwide map of registered sexual offenders, crime trend analysis, and missing person alerts. A premium subscription unlocks additional features like police and fire scanner audio.

Is Citizen free to use?

The core features of Citizen, including real-time safety alerts and live incident videos, are available for free. There is an optional premium subscription called Citizen Premium that offers enhanced features such as police and fire scanner audio, detailed incident archives, and customizable alert zones.

What devices is Citizen compatible with?

Citizen is available for download in the US and Canada. While most features work across these regions, the free safety alerts are best supported in a specific list of major cities within the US and Canada. The app is designed for mobile devices.

How can Citizen help me stay safe?

Citizen helps you stay safe by providing immediate notifications about potential dangers like crimes, fires, or natural disasters before official responses may occur. By understanding what's happening around you through live video and crime trends, you can make informed decisions to protect yourself and your loved ones.