NHS App

Online · Access NHS services in England

Native Android Medical NHS Digital
Bundle ID com.nhs.online.nhsonline
Version analyzed 6.2.0
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 3
Analyzed 2026-06-17
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

3 SDKs found across 3 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 8 sensitive

19 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Read calendar sensitive

Read the user's calendar data.

Modify calendar sensitive

Add, modify, or remove calendar events.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

com.nhs.online.nhsonline.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside NHS App.

What is NHS App built with?

NHS App by NHS Digital is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does NHS App use?

FlyTrap detected 3 third-party SDKs inside NHS App, including Firebase Cloud Messaging, Firebase Analytics and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Push Notifications, Analytics and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does NHS App request?

NHS App requests 19 permissions. 8 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications, Read calendar and Modify calendar. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is NHS App safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. NHS App requests 19 permissions (8 sensitive) and bundles 3 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is NHS App available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.