International SOS Assistance App app review: get the latest security and medical alerts

International SOS Assistance App by International SOS acts as a travel tool when planning international travel.

Introduction

International SOS Assistance App by International SOS acts as a travel tool when planning international travel. This app is available to those with an International SOS membership whose organization offers the app. The app can be offered to travelers and expatriates giving them valuable travel information. The app was updated on May 21, 2013 and is available in English, French, German, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

User Experience

This app provides you with all kinds of information regarding travel and can be just as useful for expatriates as it is for travelers. The app does require a login which is your International SOS membership number. Once in the app use the main menu to help you seamlessly navigate through the wealth of information.

Features

This app offers plenty of benefits and features for travelers and expatriates use. It has been made into a travel security and medical app that has been integrated into a worldwide assistance tool. Features include instant access to the most recent security alerts for the destination you are traveling to, instant access to the most recent medical alerts, travel security and medical country guides, and one-tap dial that will connect you with the nearest International SOS alarm center. This alarm center can help you out if you have a security or medical question about the country you are traveling in.

As mentioned there is integrated security and medical assistance throughout from before you leave, during your trip, and even after you return home. There is real-time advice and information from medical and security experts thanks to the worldwide assistance center network. This network includes 68,000 providers (alarm centers, clinics, air ambulances, security, specialist medical, logistics, and aviation personnel) made up of 8,000 professionals. Keep in mind that in order to access this app you will need your organization's International SOS membership number.

In-App Purchases

There are no in-app purchases.

Update Info

In Version 2.2 the app got a brand new name and switched it to Assistance App, as well there were a number of minor bug fixes, and membership clients can now use the Login Help feature should they forget their password.

Customer Ratings and Feedback Comments

The app currently has 13 customer ratings with an average rating of 3.5 out of five stars.

Personal Comments by Reviewer

This is a great way to get reliable and trustworthy information regarding the places you travel to. It’s very hard to keep up with the latest security and medical alerts, information, and advice so this app gives you an easy way to ensure you have all the latest details without having to search all around. I liked that the main menu was broken up into categories so you could quickly access what it was you were looking for. The one-touch dialing for assistance was also great.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Acts as your security and medical alert system while traveling
• One-touch dialing for assistance
• Easy-to-use design

Cons

• This app is only available to those with an International SOS membership number

For: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with iOS 5.0 or later. International SOS Assistance App is optimized for iPhone 5.