Citizen: Protect The World
Citizen: Protect The World is made and published by Sp0n Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Sp0n Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Sp0n Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by usersTop 10- Total installs
- 5.9 million
- Best rank
- #4
- Top Grossing, United States
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.53
- 111,316 ratings
- Last updated
- October 26, 2026
Citizen: Protect The World is popular, with 5.9 million installs. Users love it: 4.5 stars from 111,316 ratings. Its best ranking is #4 in Top Grossing, News & Magazines in United States.
Summary
Citizen: Protect The World from Sp0n Inc. delivers real-time safety alerts, live incident videos, and 24/7 emergency assistance to keep you and your loved ones safe. With top-15 rankings in News Magazines in the US and Mexico, it has achieved broad adoption, reaching 5,000,000+ total downloads and 47K in the last 30 days. The rating stands at 4.53 from 111,316 users.
Pros & Cons
- Location-based real-time alerts keep you informed where you are
- Live incident video available from multiple angles or on-scene broadcasts
- Comprehensive safety coverage includes missing persons and registered offenders
- Optional upgrades (Citizen Plus and Citizen Premium) add advanced features and dedicated support
- Limited weather or scanner-style feeds compared to some competitors
- No explicit in-app weather radar or public-safety radio streams listed
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 47 thousand
- Per day
- 1.6 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- January 2017
Installs over time
Citizen: Protect The World has been installed 5.9 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.6 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #4
- Chart
- Top Grossing
- News & Magazines
- Country
- United States
Google Play Rankings for Citizen: Protect The World
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | United States | News & Magazines | Top Grossing |
| 15 | United States | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 51 | Canada | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 10 | Mexico | News & Magazines | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in United States
Competitors
Similar apps and more from Sp0n Inc.Alternatives to Citizen: Protect The World
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 0.1316.0
- Launched
- January 2017
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Citizen: Protect The World for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 47
- App size
- 108.1 MB
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Citizen: Protect The World
About the app and developer
About Citizen: Protect The World
Citizen: Protect The World is a news & magazines app developed by Sp0n Inc.
Install Statistics
Citizen: Protect The World has been installed 5.9 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 47 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in news & magazines.
User Ratings
Citizen: Protect The World is rated 4.53 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 110 thousand ratings.
App Information
Citizen: Protect The World is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 108.10 MB. The latest version available is 0.1316.0. The last update was on October 26, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2017.
App Performance Report
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Frequently asked questions about Citizen: Protect The World
Is Citizen: Protect The World free?
Yes. Citizen: Protect The World is free on Google Play.
Is Citizen: Protect The World still available?
Yes. Citizen: Protect The World is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 26, 2026.
Does Citizen: Protect The World contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Citizen: Protect The World as containing ads.
How large is Citizen: Protect The World?
Citizen: Protect The World is 108.10 MB.
Is Citizen: Protect The World suitable for children?
Google Play gives Citizen: Protect The World a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How many times has Citizen: Protect The World been installed?
Google Play lists 5,000,000+ installs for Citizen: Protect The World.
How do people rate Citizen: Protect The World?
Citizen: Protect The World scores 4.53 out of 5 stars, from 111,316 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Citizen: Protect The World?
Citizen: Protect The World was developed by Sp0n Inc. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Citizen: Protect The World?
People looking at Citizen: Protect The World also look at these news & magazines apps: Police Scanner - Live Radio, CrimeRadar: Safety Alerts, Police Scanner, Crime Map: Local Safety Alerts, BlockWatch: Community Safety.
Store listing
By Sp0n Inc., from Google Play“Protect yourself with live emergency news alerts & 24/7 community crime updates.”
Description by Sp0n Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Whether you’re at home or on the go, Citizen’s location-based alerts instantly notify you of potentially dangerous situations like property crimes, vehicle pursuits, robberies, active shooter incidents, hurricanes, wildfires, and more. Find out why police helicopters or fire trucks are in your area and avoid danger before it strikes.
Please note that Citizen may notify you of a crime in progress before the police respond. It's meant to protect you and your community — please use it responsibly.
Key Features:
Real-Time Alerts: Get notifications of crimes and emergencies first, and stay aware of what’s happening around you for free.
Live Incident Video: Watch breaking incidents unfold from different angles, or broadcast live from the scene to help your own community.
Registered Offenders: Access a nationwide map of registered sexual offenders, and get notified if an offender registers as living nearby.
Crime Trends: Understand historical crime patterns in your area to make informed decisions about where to travel.
Citizen News: Engage with the top news stories around your city, broadcasted directly from those on the ground.
Missing Person Alerts: Help find missing pets or loved ones with the community’s help.
NEW: Now you can upgrade to Citizen Plus or Citizen Premium for even more protection.
Citizen Premium: Upgrade to Citizen Premium and access 24/7/365 Safety Agents who can help in emergencies via video, voice, or text. Access a Safety Agent whenever you feel unsafe. Whether you're meeting a stranger, walking home alone, or noticing something suspicious, a live agent can monitor the situation remotely with GPS and audio, and help dispatch first responders for help whenever needed. With Citizen Premium, no situation is too small or too large.
Citizen Plus: Get the most detailed information possible by upgrading to Citizen Plus. Access police and fire scanner audio clips, view detailed incident archives, set up multiple alert zones, and customize your notification radius for even more safety. Citizen Plus lets you stay safe and informed about what’s happening near your home, workplace, or school.
Download Citizen today to feel safer and more informed wherever you go!
*Citizen is available in the US, Canada and Mexico. Most features work everywhere; however, Citizen’s free safety alerts are best supported in the following cities:
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
City of Los Angeles, CA
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Dallas, TX
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, MO
Los Angeles County, CA
Memphis, TN
Miami-Dade County, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis – St Paul, MN
Nashville, TN
New York City, NY
Newark, NJ
Oklahoma City, OK
Orange County, CA
Orlando, FL
Palm Springs, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Richmond, VA
Sacramento, CA
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Seattle, WA
St. Louis, MO
Toledo, OH
Toronto, Ont
Tucson, AZ
Washington, D.C.
You can read Citizen’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy here: https://citizen.com/privacy
Recent changes:
- Bug Fixes
- More to come, please continue to use our customer support channels, we love hearing from the community.