# NL-Alert — Dutch Public safety Warning

> Dutch Public safety Warning (iPhone/iPad app by Politie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nl-alert/id6443585319 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Politie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812846463)
- Category: Utilities, News
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 74 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English
- Released: 2023-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nl-alert/id6443585319/reviews.md

## What is NL?

Everyone in the Netherlands must always be able to receive an NL-Alert and NL-Alert must be clear to everyone. The NL-Alert app helps with this. The app has been specially developed for people who are regularly near the border with Germany or Belgium and therefore do not always receive NL-Alerts. The NL-Alert app is also for people with a visual or hearing impairment, which means that it is not always clear who receives a NL-Alert.

1. People who are often close to the border

Their mobile phone may sometimes be connected to a German or Belgian cell tower. Those transmission towers do not send out an NL-Alert. With the NL-Alert app you will still receive the NL-Alert via your mobile internet connection. To receive messages data roaming must be available and allowed.

2. People who are hearing impaired or deaf

It can be difficult for them to notice that an NL Alert has been sent. The app offers special accessibility features to help them with this.

3. People who are visually impaired or blind

An NL-Alert is sometimes unclear to them. The app offers special accessibility features that make NL-Alert clearer.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-06-10

• The app now looks and works great on the latest iPhones
• Your feedback form starts fresh after reinstalling the app
• A few small fixes to make the app run smoother

### 1.4.0 — 2026-01-28

• Added a test notification to check if alerts are coming through.
• Sending feedback via Settings is now easier and clearer.

### 1.3.1 — 2025-11-18

This update fixes an issue where some iOS 26 and later users could get stuck during the onboarding process.

### 1.3.0 — 2025-06-10

• New NL-Alert list view – see alerts at a glance in a clean, scroll-friendly list.
• Manage Location replaces “Think Ahead” – clearer wording, same helpful feature.
• Quicker “Add location” flow – fewer taps to add or switch places.
• Handy pop-up to deselect “Netherlands” when you only want local alerts.
• Dark-mode friendly icons – no more blinding whites at night.
• VoiceOver & TalkBack love – better focus order and clearer announcements everywhere.
• Fixed map zoom bug – returning to the map now keeps the zoom level you expect.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-01-29

We’ve made the NL-Alert app even better! Here’s what’s new:

Fixes
•  Improved app stability: Fixed crashes for a smoother experience.
•  Better menu functionality: Buttons and menus now work properly in all screen orientations.
•  Dark mode fix: The map no longer blinks when selecting NL-Alert in the bottom bar.
•  Correct colors: Fixed inactive tab colors in the bottom navigation bar.

Improvements
•  Enhanced landscape mode: The app now looks and works better in landscape orientation.
•  Improved text readability: Easier-to-read text across all screens.
•  Simplified navigation: Small changes to make moving through the app easier and clearer.
•  Upgraded library: Updated to the latest Airship library for better performance.
•  iOS 15 support dropped: The app now requires iOS 16 or later

Update now for a smoother and improved experience!

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