# TripWhistle Global SOS - International Emergency Phone Numbers (911, 112, etc) for Travelers Abroad — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of TripWhistle Global SOS by IBM developerWorks, rated 4.30/5 from 34 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripwhistle-global-sos-international-emergency-phone-numbers-911-112-etc-for-travelers-abroad/id839654331/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripwhistle-global-sos-international-emergency-phone-numbers-911-112-etc-for-travelers-abroad/id839654331.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 24 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (13 of 50) ### 5/5 — Very useful app *2016-09-14* This app helped me a lot in many occasions! I am so grateful of this app. The features are amazing! ### 5/5 — Well designed and useful *2016-09-13* This app is simple but effective. Contains emergency numbers you might need right at your disposal and has a gorgeous design. Instabuy. ### 5/5 — App is great *2016-09-09* Very useful when in a new country or new place. Always useful to have emergency numbers on hand ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-09-06, version 3.3.0* Very easy to use. Like it a lot ### 5/5 — Simple but necessary *2016-08-03* I just traveled around Europe and found myself thinking, "what if I have an emergency. I wouldn't know a single number to call." This app solves that problem simply and is a great travel resource. Good for individual travelers! ### 5/5 — Useful *2016-08-02* If you travel frequently to foreign countries, this app will be indispensable to you: provides emergency calling information and coordinates for a wide variety of countries. Count on it! ### 5/5 — Trip whistle Global SOS- International Emergency phone *2016-07-14* It's really very useful and helpful App particularly for travelers abroad. Must download. ### 5/5 — Tripwhistle review *2016-06-27* This app is important. Definitely worth the peace of mind if you are going abroad. ### 5/5 — A must for everyone that travels abroad *2016-05-07, version 3.2.0* I travel a lot abroad. Many times feeling quite strange walking in unknown neighborhoods. This kind of app seems like a useful tool to increase safety in these situations. ### 5/5 — Very useful app for overseas travelers *2016-03-05, version 3.1.1* The emergency number for countries outside of the US isn't always 911. In an emergency situation, one isn't always able to recall the right number to dial. This app solves that problem and is a must have when traveling abroad. ### 5/5 — Must-have for international travelers *2016-02-24, version 3.1.1* Great little app. Does exactly what it says - makes sure you always have access to local emergency numbers, no matter what country you're in. Uses geolocation, so it always knows. Very functional. ### 5/5 — This app might save your life *2016-02-01, version 3.1.1* This app is a must have for travelers. Every country is different when an emergency occurs. It is better to be safe than to be sorry! ### 5/5 — Simple and useful *2016-01-25, version 3.1.1* If you're traveling abroad, this app is great for letting you know the numbers you need to dial in an emergency. The iPhone might automatically do this already though... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App locks up *2020-02-01, version 3.3.0* If you tap the share location or address and then press ‘X’ button to close the selections, it just locks the app and I can’t do anything???!!! Just have to force close app. iOS 13.3 iPhone X ### 1/5 — Need a reply and explanation why in order to function this app asks for access to all my Contacts!? *2019-08-26* This app opens by saying that it must have access to all my personal Contacts - which have NOTHING TO DO WITH calling for Emergency Help in other countries or while traveling! That is BOGUS - suspicious - and TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! So I had to just DELETE this app - which would have been incredibly vital and important in so many situations. ### 1/5 — Icon no longer indicates purpose! *2016-08-29* I am sorry I updated because now the icon does not say SOS nor is it labeled Emergency or in any way indicate it is for emergency help!!!! Another person trying to help won't know what it is. If I am panicked I may not remember what this icon means. Bad thing to do to an otherwise great app! ### 3/5 — Great idea and app with one flaw… *2022-12-01* My location is shown incorrectly, about 150 feet away at a coffee place, around a curving road. There needs to be a way users can correct a wrong address. It could save lives. Since I don’t speak the local language, it’s not possible to let the emergency staff know my correct address if I need to use the app. This could be an issue. Hope a solution is found. ### 3/5 — App is great: New name NOT *2016-06-22* Renaming this great app "TripWhistle" is very disappointing. I have dozens of apps on my phone and having an app who's name does not describe its function makes it almost useless. Especially one that needs to be found very quickly in an emergency! Very bad decision on the developers' part. Hope I can find another app that serves the same purpose as well as this did but is named something useful. ### 4/5 — Great app *2016-10-08, version 3.3.0* Will never travel without it! Must have ### 4/5 — Indispensable *2016-02-26, version 3.1.1* For someone who travels a lot throughout the world, this is an indispensable app that let's you have quick access to emergency numbers, right at your fingertips. The ui is very neat and the app is easy to use. This is easily one that I would recommend my travelling buddies. ### 4/5 — Perfect app for travelers *2015-10-17, version 3.0.1* I know a lot of people who travel around the world who would love to use this app. It is easy to use and it is invaluable to know what the local first responders are in your area. I highly recommend this app. ### 4/5 — Great App! *2015-04-08, version 2.1.1* I love this app for traveling and feeling a little more safe knowing I have access to the emergency numbers. My only issue is that when I got home my son was tapping the screen and accidentally called one of the numbers... I should've been watching him more closely. ### 5/5 — Must Have for World Travelers - Absolutely Best *2017-10-29* One of the very best app. Developers: it will be terrific if you consider adding more useful must have features for frequent world travelers. GREATEST APP. Thanks. ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excellent idea, excellent app.✈️ *2016-10-31* I travel a lot and always wondered what I'd do if I or my wife or son really had an emergency. Then I found this app. Worries solved. Well-made, friendly app. Thanks very much! ### 5/5 — Great tool for the road *2016-10-27* Really handy when in locations without knowing the emergency numbers. This a must for someone who travels the globe. ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-10-16, version 3.3.0* It's perfect for what I need to use it for ### 5/5 — Extremely Useful *2016-10-12* I travel a lot so it is nice to know emergency numbers of different countries. Also great UI. ### 5/5 — A necessity for travelers *2016-10-07* If you plan on taking a trip abroad get this app. It's an effortless download and could be vital. Never know when you could need it ### 5/5 — Actually used it *2016-09-27* I've had this app for a very long time, but recently I actually needed it! I recommend every traveler get this app!! ### 5/5 — Better be safe than sorry *2016-09-23* It can be a pain to remember local emergency numbers when traveling. With this app you don't have to! ### 5/5 — Does what its meant to *2016-09-17* Useful to have this app in hand whenever you're traveling. A necessity. ### 5/5 — Very handy *2016-09-15* I travel a lot and having this info at hand is a great idea. 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