SOS El DjazaïrLive alerts
Accidents, closed or slippery roads, fires, floods, waste dumps: reported by users and confirmed by people passing by.
Free · Android and iPhone · coming soon
Emergency help and live alerts, in one tap.
SOS El Djazaïr is a free Algerian app that brings together live road alerts, a verified tow-truck driver near you, one-tap emergency numbers, and nearby pharmacies, hospitals and fuel stations.
Not a replacement for the emergency services: in a life-threatening emergency, call 14.
Everything you need when things go wrong
Tow driver near you
Flat battery, puncture, out of fuel, towing, locked door, windscreen: ask a professional verified by our team for help, and follow them live on the map.
Help in one tap
Call Civil Protection (14), the police (17) or the gendarmerie (1055) in one tap.
Nearby services
Find pharmacies, hospitals, fuel stations and cash machines near you, with a direct call and directions.
Your location protected
For a breakdown, your exact position is shared only with the professional who accepts the job and heads to you. Others see an approximate area.
Emergency card
Blood group and a contact to warn, with a QR code readable by rescuers, and your position sent by SMS to a relative.
A breakdown? Three steps.
You describe the breakdown
In the app, tap Report, choose Vehicle breakdown and the type of breakdown.
A professional accepts
The nearest verified tow drivers are notified. One of them accepts the job.
You follow them live
See the professional coming to you on the map, in real time.
Emergency numbers in Algeria
14Civil ProtectionFire, ambulance, accidents, drowning, rescue.1021Civil Protection · toll-freeFree line for Civil Protection, in addition to 14.17Police rescueAssault, theft, immediate danger inside cities.1548National Security · toll-freeFree police line to report or ask for help.1055GendarmerieNational roads, highways and areas outside cities.1054Coast guardDanger at sea, a boat in trouble, drowning far from the shore.1070ForestsReport the start of a forest fire.
Built for trust and community
Rate the professional
After the job, rate the professional from 1 to 5 (optional). The average rating is shown on their profile.
Chat with the pro
A chat connects the customer and the professional during the job, with a notification for each new message.
Citizen points and Citizen of the Month
Reports confirmed by other users earn you points and a level. The most useful of the month receive the “Citizen of the Month” badge.
Monthly ranking
Every month, a ranking of professionals by trade, nationwide or by wilaya, based on reliability, rating, speed and volume (at least 10 validated jobs). The citizens’ ranking shows only a first name, level and badge, never the total points.
Biometric lock
Face ID, fingerprint or face unlock: an optional protection you can switch on in Settings.
Your data belongs to you
Export all your data in a readable file, or delete your account, directly from the app (Algerian law no. 18-07).
Tow driver, mechanic, locksmith? Get jobs near you.
Sign up from the app: your account is checked by our team, then you receive the requests in your area. Trades: tow driver, towing, mechanic, auto electrician, locksmith, glazier.
- Free sign-up, optional subscription.
- 250 DA per accepted job, or 100 DA with an optional subscription.
- The customer pays you directly, in cash, on the spot.
- Jobs recommended for your trade.
- “Verified” badge and a monthly ranking of the best professionals.
Practical guides
Free tools and step-by-step guides (breakdown, accident, puncture, flat battery, pharmacy on duty, finding a tow driver) are available in French and Arabic.
Frequently asked questions
What is SOS El Djazaïr?
A free Algerian app that brings together live alerts (accidents, closed roads, fires, floods), requesting a tow driver in case of breakdown, direct calls to emergency numbers, and a search for nearby pharmacies, hospitals and fuel stations.
Is the app free?
Yes, it is free for all users. For a breakdown, you pay the professional directly, on the spot.
How do I find a tow driver after a breakdown?
In the app, tap Report, choose Vehicle breakdown and the type of breakdown. The nearest verified drivers are notified; you then follow the one who accepts on the map, live.
Who can see my location?
For a public alert, the location of the reported place. For a breakdown, your exact position is given only to the professional who accepts the job and heads to you; others see only an approximate area.
Does the app replace 14 or 17?
No. If someone is injured or in immediate danger, call Civil Protection (14). The app offers a direct call and helps you warn other users.
Which languages are available?
French, Arabic, English and Kabyle.
How much does it cost professionals?
Sign-up is free and the subscription is optional. Without a subscription: a fixed fee of 250 DA, only when you accept a job, deducted from your credit balance. With a subscription (3 months: 4,500 DA, 6 months: 8,100 DA, 12 months: 14,400 DA, from 1,200 DA a month), the fee drops to 100 DA per job. The customer pays you directly, in cash, on the spot. You top up your balance by CIB or Edahabia card, from 1,500 DA. Current rates, which may change.
When will the app be available?
It is coming very soon on Google Play and the App Store. This page will be updated with the download links.