Staying Alive: Join the World’s Largest Community of Life-Saving Responders

Seconds count in a cardiac emergency. Get alerted to nearby incidents, locate the closest AED, and empower yourself to save a life with the ultimate Good Samaritan toolkit—no ads, no fees, just impact.

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Publisher

Association Le Bon Samaritain

Life-Saving Simplicity

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Staying Alive app screen showing a superhero character and a map for cardiac arrest emergency response

Mobile app screen showing a map of London with heart icons indicating the locations of AED defibrillators.

Interface of the Staying Alive app showing first aid categories and a registration screen to join the citizen responder community

Onboarding screen of the Staying Alive app showing an AED illustration and information about its database of defibrillators

Mobile app screen for reviewing CPR techniques with an illustration of chest compressions

Onboarding screen for the Staying Alive app featuring a superhero illustration and the heading Reveal the responder in you

Be Ready to Save a Life

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Global AED Database

Locate the nearest defibrillator instantly or help your community by mapping new AEDs in your city.

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Real-Time Emergency Alerts

Receive instant notifications from Emergency Medical Services to assist victims in your immediate vicinity.

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Guided Life-Saving Actions

Access a comprehensive first-aid guide to perform CPR confidently, whether you are trained or a first-timer.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

"As a registered nurse, I always worry about being in the right place at the right time. Staying Alive bridges that gap perfectly. The map helps me locate defibrillators instantly, and the alert system gives me the chance to use my training when it really matters. It is a must-have for anyone who cares about their community."

Sarah M.

"I am not a medical professional, but this app makes me feel like I can actually help in a crisis. I have already mapped two AEDs in my local gym and office building. The interface is clean, free of ads, and the step-by-step CPR guide is a huge confidence booster for parents like me."

David L.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Staying Alive.

Description

Staying Alive in a few words: Staying Alive is an app that allows anyone trained (or not) in CPR to help save a victim of cardiac arrest by being alerted by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Our mission: In France, there are 50,000 sudden cardiac arrests per year. The survival rate from this scourge is less than 10%. Our mission is to respond to the life-threatening emergency of cardiac arrest by engaging a trained, committed and supportive community to create a safer world. Your role downloading Staying Alive: You directly help the victim by performing a CPR or by getting a defibrillator. Our app allows each citizen to help in the event of cardiac arrest by doubling the victim's chances of survival (1 minute lost is 10% less chance of survival). You actively participate in creating an AED database provided free of charge to EMS. What you will find in Staying Alive: → The largest AED database in the world: you can add, edit and report nearby defibrillators. → A practical and comprehensive guide to life-saving actions. → News about first aid and stats on the Staying Alive community. What you won't find: → intrusive ads; → unwanted notifications; → in-app purchases --- Disclaimer: - Continuous use of GPS in the background can significantly decrease battery life. - The location and list of defibrillators provided by Staying Alive are given for information purposes only. As a reminder, this is a collaborative app and the data shared by users is not verified by a dedicated organization. Unfortunately, we are not responsible for any errors that may appear on defibrillator locations. --- Awards and recognitions won by Staying Alive: - DEKRA Label Medappcare Certification - 2015 French eHealth Trophy, mHealth category - Prix des Entretiens de Bichat 2013 4 good reasons to download Staying Alive now: 1. You save lives (whether you are trained or not). 2. You join a community of more than 300,000 volunteers. 3. Registration is done in a few clicks and will only take you 2 minutes. 4. Why add a 4th reason when the first 3 are enough? Developed by Staying Alive - [www.stayingalive.org]

Latest Version

7.0.11

Size

76.8 MB

First Released

Nov 17, 2010

Join the Community of 300,000+ Citizen Responders

Download Staying Alive for free today and be ready to save a life in your neighborhood. No ads, no fees—just a direct way to help when every second counts.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Staying Alive

What is the primary purpose of the Staying Alive app?

The Staying Alive app enables trained or untrained individuals to respond to cardiac arrest emergencies. It alerts users to victims and helps them perform CPR or locate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Does Staying Alive offer an AED database?

Yes, Staying Alive provides the world's largest AED database. Users can add, edit, and report defibrillators, and this resource is freely available to Emergency Medical Services.

Are there any costs associated with using the Staying Alive app?

No, the Staying Alive app is completely free to use. It does not contain intrusive ads, unwanted notifications, or any in-app purchases.

Can Staying Alive teach users first aid skills?

Yes, Staying Alive includes a comprehensive guide to life-saving actions. It provides tutorials for users to review CPR and understand how to respond effectively in emergency situations.

How many volunteers are registered with Staying Alive?

The Staying Alive community consists of over 300,000 volunteers. These individuals contribute to saving lives and expanding the collective AED database.

Does Staying Alive impact phone battery life?

Yes, continuous use of GPS in the background by the Staying Alive app can significantly decrease battery life. The app relies on location services for its core functionality.

Is the defibrillator data in Staying Alive guaranteed to be accurate?

No, the defibrillator data provided by Staying Alive is for informational purposes only. It is a collaborative app, and user-shared data is not verified by a dedicated organization, so errors may occur.

How does Staying Alive assist during a cardiac arrest emergency?

Staying Alive helps by alerting citizens to cardiac arrest events. Users can directly assist victims by performing CPR or by retrieving a defibrillator, significantly increasing survival chances.

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