PocketPermissions

PocketPermissions$1.46

Rated 4.46/5 (39) —  Free Android application by Lost Packet Software

About PocketPermissions

This is a guide that hopes to give the basic info most people want to know about the security of their phones, and when to download, and when not to download applications.

It's my hope that this will help people make more informed decisions and be safe about their application usage, privacy, and data. It is my firm belief that Android is a fundamentally safe platform and that with some common sense, diligence and the right knowledge, users can rest assured and enjoy their devices more thoroughly.

FEATURES

• Explains permissions and why they matter
• Search for permissions
• See which apps have requested a specific permission
• List apps by number of permissions requested
• Sort by permission importance/risk/request count
• Show/hide system apps and unknown permissions
• Bookmark permissions to revisit later

How to Download / Install

Download and install PocketPermissions version 2.1.0 on your Android device!
APK Size: 964 KB, downloaded 500+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.alostpacket.pocketpermissions, download PocketPermissions.apk

All Application Badges

Paid
app
Android
2.0+
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rated
Android app

App History & Updates

What's Changed
2.1.0
Over 150 new permissions added to the database
New bookmark for permissions
All permissions requested by your apps added to DB
Improved details screen with more info on each permission
New database code for greatly improved performance
Improvements to tablet layout
2.0
All newly rebuilt with Honeycomb (tablet), and ICS optimization
List apps and their permissions
Search suggestions for permissions
Sort by number of permissions requested, name, risk
Multi-pane layout for tablets
Price update  Price changed from $1.99 to $1.46.
Price update  Price changed from $1.46 to $1.99.
Price update  Price changed from $1.99 to $1.46.
More downloads  PocketPermissions reached 500 - 1 000 downloads

What are users saying about PocketPermissions

T70%
by T####:

This is a good little app that unfortunately feels unfinished. It would be great if this could be updated to bring it in line with KitKat, Jelly Bean, Lollipop and now...Marshmallow!. No love since Oct 2012!!

X70%
by X####:

Helped my phone through some third party software issues.

F70%
by F####:

This app used to be fantastic. Now it won't even launch on this g3. No love from the developer in over two years. I suspect it's been orphaned, and that's a shame. It used to be so useful.

P70%
by P####:

Exactly what I needed. Thank you for making this app. It has helped me so much in making decisions with purchasing apps. I noticed this app needs no permissions. :)

U70%
by U####:

When I run the app and try an d look at permissions info my phone asks me how I want to complete the action. The only option that works is "application hardware" however the page keeps reloading and you can't really read the info

U70%
by U####:

This is a good little app that unfortunately feels unfinished. There seems like there is plenty of room to expand it into a really great app. Also, it would be great if this could be updated to bring it in line with KitKat. No love since Oct 2012!!

U70%
by U####:

Can you please add detail for "Read Google Service Configuration" that is a complete unknown for me and it seems very intrusive.

U70%
by U####:

يعطيك ملخص لصلاحيات التطبيقات المثبتة مع شرح كل صلاحية.. ويحتوي أيضا على شروحات ونصائح للآندرويد من ناحية طريقة عمله وطرق لحماية معلوماتك

U70%
by U####:

GGN, Android 4.0.4 ICS It does not require any permissions itself, which is great. It should have been included as a core component of Android. Re. its weaknesses: it lacks a number of permissions and explanations. Some guide info is slightly wrong. I really hope the author will maintain it. Improvement suggestions: 0. Fill in the missing permissions and explanations; 1. A search or a group by function for apps by same author; 2. search the installed app names, too; 3 cascaded filters or regex for search

J70%
by J####:

The best feature is to get a list of every app requesting a certain permision. That is a fast way to find apps requesting something they shouldnt need..

U70%
by U####:

A wonderful app. I just wish I knew about this book before I had bought the apps I did for I would have known not to.

U70%
by U####:

I definitely recommend it to anyone new to Android.

U70%
by U####:

Great app just got better. Thanks developer keep up the great work. :-)

G70%
by G####:

This developer has put a lot of time helping the Android community deal with safety issues, and has made much of the material explaining permissions available elsewhere. What this app adds is the ability to check on your phone for all apps that use any permission you specify, a very valuable tool! Well worth the 99 cents!

H70%
by H####:

This is a great resource both for understanding the permission system on android in general, and the activity of different installed apps in particular. It's one of the first things I loaded to my phone after reading the developer's advice on the android forums, and now I use it all the time when installing new apps. The ability to see all apps granted a particular permission at the same time is priceless- you might be surprised with what came pre-baked on your device!

U70%
by U####:

There's a section that lets you view *by type of permission* what apps have access to your system: "Permissons (What they mean; which apps use them)"

U70%
by U####:

Great app and i recomend to new Android users to help them understand

U70%
by U####:

Best information I have read about permissions.

C70%
by C####:

Makes me more cautious about what I download

U70%
by U####:

You rooted, but phone's still a slow batt hog? Find out who's running at boot. And just b/c you know permissions doesn't mean you shouldn't chk again!

X70%
by X####:

Very useful information handy to always have on your mobile to refer to when needed

U70%
by U####:

Dynamite tool for determining which installed apps have what permission(s). Gold mine of explanatory information.

U70%
by U####:

New

Z70%
by Z####:

When I run the app and try an d look at permissions info my phone asks me how I want to complete the action. The only option that works is "application hardware" however the page keeps reloading and you can't really read the info

Z70%
by Z####:

This is a good little app that unfortunately feels unfinished. There seems like there is plenty of room to expand it into a really great app. Also, t would be great if this could be updated to bring it in line with KitKat. No love since Oct 2012!!

Z70%
by Z####:

Can you please add detail for "Read Google Service Configuration" that is a complete unknown for me and it seems very intrusive.

Z70%
by Z####:

يعطيك ملخص لصلاحيات التطبيقات المثبتة مع شرح كل صلاحية.. ويحتوي أيضا على شروحات ونصائح للآندرويد من ناحية طريقة عمله وطرق لحماية معلوماتك

Z70%
by Z####:

GGN, Android 4.0.4 ICS It does not require any permissions itself, which is great. It should have been included as a core component of Android. Re. its weaknesses: it lacks a number of permissions and explanations. Some guide info is slightly wrong. I really hope the author will maintain it. Improvement suggestions: 0. Fill in the missing permissions and explanations; 1. A search or a group by function for apps by same author; 2. search the installed app names, too; 3 cascaded filters or regex for search

M70%
by M####:

The best feature is to get a list of every app requesting a certain permision. That is a fast way to find apps requesting something they shouldnt need..

Z70%
by Z####:

A wonderful app. I just wish I knew about this book before I had bought the apps I did for I would have known not to.

Z70%
by Z####:

I definitely recommend it to anyone new to Android.

Z70%
by Z####:

Great app just got better. Thanks developer keep up the great work. :-)

R70%
by R####:

This developer has put a lot of time helping the Android community deal with safety issues, and has made much of the material explaining permissions available elsewhere. What this app adds is the ability to check on your phone for all apps that use any permission you specify, a very valuable tool! Well worth the 99 cents!

T70%
by T####:

This is a great resource both for understanding the permission system on android in general, and the activity of different installed apps in particular. It's one of the first things I loaded to my phone after reading the developer's advice on the android forums, and now I use it all the time when installing new apps. The ability to see all apps granted a particular permission at the same time is priceless- you might be surprised with what came pre-baked on your device!

Z70%
by Z####:

There's a section that lets you view *by type of permission* what apps have access to your system: "Permissons (What they mean; which apps use them)"

Z70%
by Z####:

Great app and i recomend to new Android users to help them understand

Z70%
by Z####:

Best information I have read about permissions.

G70%
by G####:

Makes me more cautious about what I download

Z70%
by Z####:

You rooted, but phone's still a slow batt hog? Find out who's running at boot. And just b/c you know permissions doesn't mean you shouldn't chk again!

V70%
by V####:

Very useful information handy to always have on your mobile to refer to when needed


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