# Refad

> Refad (iPhone/iPad app by Refat Tech Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refad/id6761190144 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Refat Tech Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888190633)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: Arabic
- Released: 2026-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refad/id6761190144/reviews.md

## What is Refad?

Refad is the trusted companion for Hajj and Umrah campaigns — connecting every visitor to their campaign supervisor, and every supervisor to their field workforce, across the Two Holy Mosques and the holy sites.

KEY FEATURES

Stay connected to your campaign
• Visitors are linked to their campaign supervisor from the moment they sign in
• Request support with one tap and the right supervisor is notified instantly
• Supervisors see where every visitor in their group is — indoors or out — and can guide them back

Workforce positioning in the holy places
• Live positioning of every team member across Masjid Al-Haram, the Mas'a, and the holy sites
• Managers see availability, role, and location at a glance on one unified map
• Smart assignment of the nearest free responder when a call comes in

Indoor + outdoor navigation
• Continuous turn-by-turn routes that stitch streets, building entrances, corridors, and stairs into one journey
• Multi-floor, colour-coded paths with clear heading indicators and smart re-routing
• Indoor navigation pilot now live at the Mas'a building

Navigate to a person, not just a place
• Supervisors tap "Navigate to Subject" to be guided straight to any worker, visitor, or child in their care
• SOS alerts open the route automatically

Smarter SOS management
• Priority queue with automatic escalation so no call is left waiting
• Live supervisor stream of active alerts with status, ETA, and responder identity
• Built-in post-incident notes for accountability and learning

Wearables for kids and the elderly
• Bluetooth wristbands and smartwatches help you locate and support family members who cannot carry a phone
• Watch-side SOS button reaches the campaign supervisor directly
• Battery-friendly positioning keeps wearables tracked through a full day in the holy places

Designed for Hajj and Umrah campaign organisers, group leaders, and visitors. Thank you for trusting Refad with your journey. May your visit be accepted.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.22 — 2026-09-07

Fixes a crash that closed the app when starting indoor navigation.

### 2.9.21 — 2026-09-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.9.20 — 2026-08-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.9.14.15 — 2026-05-24

Refad — What's new in v2.9.14.15

Refad is the trusted companion for Hajj and Umrah campaigns — connecting every visitor to their campaign supervisor, and every supervisor to their field workforce, across the Two Holy Mosques and the holy sites. This release delivers a major leap in workforce positioning, indoor + outdoor navigation, SOS response, and support for those who cannot carry a phone.

STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR CAMPAIGN
• Visitors are linked to their campaign supervisor from the moment they sign in
• Request support with one tap and the right supervisor is notified instantly
• Supervisors see where every visitor in their group is — indoors or out — and can guide them back

WORKFORCE POSITIONING IN THE HOLY PLACES
• Live positioning of every team member across Masjid Al-Haram, the Mas'a, and the holy sites
• Managers see availability, role, and location at a glance on one unified map
• Smart assignment of the nearest free responder when a call comes in

INDOOR + OUTDOOR NAVIGATION
• Continuous turn-by-turn routes that stitch streets, building entrances, corridors, and stairs into one journey
• Multi-floor, colour-coded paths with clear heading indicators and smart re-routing
• Indoor navigation pilot now live at the Mas'a building — the first of many indoor venues to come

NAVIGATE TO A PERSON, NOT JUST A PLACE
• Supervisors tap "Navigate to Subject" to be guided straight to any worker, visitor, or child in their care
• SOS alerts open the route automatically — the responder is on the way the moment the alert is acknowledged

SMARTER SOS MANAGEMENT
• Priority queue with automatic escalation so no call is left waiting
• Live supervisor stream of active alerts with status, ETA, and responder identity
• Built-in post-incident notes for accountability and learning

WEARABLES FOR KIDS AND THE ELDERLY
• Bluetooth wristbands and smartwatches help you locate and support family members who cannot carry a phone
• Watch-side SOS button reaches the campaign supervisor directly
• Battery-friendly positioning keeps wearables tracked through a full day in the holy places

POPULAR PLACES
• A one-tap shortcut to the most-visited destinations — Mataf, Mas'a, prayer halls, key gates
• Curated by your campaign to match the season's needs

REDESIGNED MAP
• Cleaner on-map pins with category-coded glyphs and a 4-category filter dock
• Unified live map keeping every position fresh in real time

DEMO MODE
• Preview any route from a fixed starting point and watch it play back step-by-step
• Perfect for training campaign staff and orienting visitors before the season begins

SMARTER BLUETOOTH POSITIONING
• Bluetooth warms up automatically at login so navigation is ready the moment you press Start
• Improved priority logic keeps positioning accurate indoors even when GPS is weak
• Smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor without the map flipping

YOUR CAMPAIGN, YOUR LOOK
• Per-campaign branding — colours, logo, and partnership labels adapt to the body operating the service
• A familiar identity from sign-in onwards

FULL ARABIC, ENGLISH, AND GERMAN
• Every screen, route instruction, and turn-by-turn maneuver is fully translated
• Right-to-left layout fully respected in Arabic

RELIABILITY AND POLISH
• Faster cold-start — the app is ready sooner after opening
• The live map reflects who is actually on duty
• Dozens of small fixes reported by pilgrims and field teams during the public launch

Thank you for trusting Refad with your Hajj and Umrah journey. May your visit be accepted.

### 2.1.5 — 2026-04-22

في هذا الإصدار:

• تحسينات في الأداء والاستقرار على أحدث أجهزة iPhone وiPad.
• دعم محسّن للعرض على iPhone 17 Pro وiPhone 17 Pro Max وiPad Pro مقاس 13 بوصة.
• إصلاحات لأخطاء تم الإبلاغ عنها من قبل المستخدمين.
• تحسينات عامة في تجربة المستخدم داخل التطبيق.

شكراً لاستخدامكم تطبيق رفاد.

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