EchoSOS
The emergency app
Free
4.5.0for iPhone, Apple Watch and more
Age Rating
EchoSOS Screenshots
About EchoSOS
EchoSOS, the live saving smart phone app that helps you prepare for emergencies. EchoSOS sends your location to the local emergency service anywhere in the world and provides information about nearby emergency rooms in selected regions.
How does the app work?
1. In an emergency, open the app: EchoSOS recognises which country you are in and displays the correct emergency service numbers.
2. Dial an emergency number by pressing the appropriate key.
3. Your position will be transmitted so emergency services can find you.
Features
• Displays the local emergency numbers - wherever you are
• Option to add personal emergency numbers
• Nearby emergency rooms and their occupancy (available in selected regions)
• No mobile data? No problem, you location will be transmitted by SMS
• Tried and tested by Swiss emergency services since 2011, available worldwide
• Test function
How does the app work?
1. In an emergency, open the app: EchoSOS recognises which country you are in and displays the correct emergency service numbers.
2. Dial an emergency number by pressing the appropriate key.
3. Your position will be transmitted so emergency services can find you.
Features
• Displays the local emergency numbers - wherever you are
• Option to add personal emergency numbers
• Nearby emergency rooms and their occupancy (available in selected regions)
• No mobile data? No problem, you location will be transmitted by SMS
• Tried and tested by Swiss emergency services since 2011, available worldwide
• Test function
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.5.0
Last updated on Jan 3, 2024
Old Versions
• Map with defibrillators in the cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden and the district of Küssnacht
• Emergency numbers for Senegal
• Various bug fixes
• Emergency numbers for Senegal
• Various bug fixes
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Version History
4.5.0
Jan 3, 2024
• Map with defibrillators in the cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden and the district of Küssnacht
• Emergency numbers for Senegal
• Various bug fixes
• Emergency numbers for Senegal
• Various bug fixes
4.4.3
Jun 19, 2023
Adaptation of organ donation information in the e-ID.
4.4.0
Apr 26, 2023
NEW: EchoSOS is now available for the Apple Watch - Keep track of your emergency numbers and alert directly with your Apple Watch!
We have also made general optimisations to ensure that EchoSOS continues to function reliably and fluidly in emergencies.
We have also made general optimisations to ensure that EchoSOS continues to function reliably and fluidly in emergencies.
4.3
Jun 14, 2022
We have revised content in the EchoSOS app and made corrections to texts and international emergency numbers.
EchoSOS in Valais: In addition to AED locations and regional services, you can access all Valais service pharmacies in one step.
EchoSOS in Valais: In addition to AED locations and regional services, you can access all Valais service pharmacies in one step.
4.2.2
Feb 24, 2022
Improvements and bugfixes.
4.2.1
Oct 8, 2021
The EchoSOS app offers a simple and practical solution to store vaccinations digitally while preserving the privacy of health data. In the Emergency App, the user stores a photographic copy of the classic vaccination book and decides for oneself whether to store it locally or, as a new feature, also backup. This way, the vaccination card is always at hand. Even in a medical emergency.
4.2
Oct 8, 2021
The EchoSOS app offers a simple and practical solution to store vaccinations digitally while preserving the privacy of health data. In the Emergency App, the user stores a photographic copy of the classic vaccination book and decides for oneself whether to store it locally or, as a new feature, also backup. This way, the vaccination card is always at hand. Even in a medical emergency.
4.1
Apr 16, 2021
Improvements and bugfixes.
4.0.1
Apr 3, 2021
Improvements and bugfixes.
4.0
Feb 1, 2021
New in this update is the EchoSOS emergency card. This card contains important medical information such as allergies, drugs, illnesses or blood type. A QR code with the details of your card can be used as a lock screen sticker on your phone. Thanks to the emergency card and EchoID technology, rescue services can see the most important medical information in case of emergency. The emergency card can also be added to your wallet.
3.2.2
Mar 21, 2020
With this update we introduce some enhancements and bugfixes.
3.2.1
Jan 29, 2020
With this update we introduce some bugfixes.
3.2
Jan 25, 2020
With this update we introduce some bugfixes.
3.1
Nov 14, 2019
Echo112 is now called EchoSOS.
We have brought the Echo112 app up to date technically and used this opportunity to give the app a new name and freshen up the design. The tried and tested emergency call remains unchanged and can now be complemented with personal emergency numbers. Additionally, emergency rooms and their current occupancy are shown directly in the EchoSOS app in selected regions.
We have brought the Echo112 app up to date technically and used this opportunity to give the app a new name and freshen up the design. The tried and tested emergency call remains unchanged and can now be complemented with personal emergency numbers. Additionally, emergency rooms and their current occupancy are shown directly in the EchoSOS app in selected regions.
3.0
Oct 8, 2019
Echo112 is now called EchoSOS.
We have brought the Echo112 app up to date technically and used this opportunity to give the app a new name and freshen up the design. The tried and tested emergency call remains unchanged and can now be complemented with personal emergency numbers. Additionally, emergency rooms and their current occupancy are shown directly in the EchoSOS app in selected regions.
We have brought the Echo112 app up to date technically and used this opportunity to give the app a new name and freshen up the design. The tried and tested emergency call remains unchanged and can now be complemented with personal emergency numbers. Additionally, emergency rooms and their current occupancy are shown directly in the EchoSOS app in selected regions.
2.4.5
May 8, 2019
With this update we introduce a couple bug fixes and display emergency departments in Switzerland.
2.4.4
May 3, 2019
With this update we introduce a couple bug fixes and display emergency departments in Switzerland.
2.4.3
Mar 26, 2019
- Optimized for iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max
- Bugfixes
- Bugfixes
2.4.2
Aug 22, 2017
Minor user interface improvements
2.4.1
Apr 10, 2017
Bugfixes
2.4
Apr 2, 2017
With this update, we prepare Echo112 - Pocket Lifesaver for some exciting new features. Stay tuned!
2.2
May 2, 2016
Enhancements
2.1
Apr 13, 2016
Version 2.1
• Complete new design and improved user experience
• EmergencyID and DonorCard moved to standalone app: MedicalID
• Complete new design and improved user experience
• EmergencyID and DonorCard moved to standalone app: MedicalID
2.0
Apr 13, 2016
Version 2.0
• Complete new design and improved user experience
• EmergencyID and DonorCard moved to standalone app: MedicalID
• Complete new design and improved user experience
• EmergencyID and DonorCard moved to standalone app: MedicalID
1.5
Aug 31, 2014
Version 1.5
Swiss users can now create two Passbook cards:
- EID Emergency Card with important medical information like allergies and medication
- Official Swiss Organ Donor Card
Cards will appear automatically on the lock screen when the user enters a Swiss hospital.
Available to other countries soon.
Swiss users can now create two Passbook cards:
- EID Emergency Card with important medical information like allergies and medication
- Official Swiss Organ Donor Card
Cards will appear automatically on the lock screen when the user enters a Swiss hospital.
Available to other countries soon.
EchoSOS FAQ
EchoSOS is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
EchoSOS supports English, French, German, Italian
Click here to learn how to download EchoSOS in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of EchoSOS.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
