App Permission Watcher
Free AppAbout App Permission Watcher
App Permission Watcher helps you to monitor the permissions used by installed non-system Apps.
It warns you about suspicious permission combinations that can be used to compromise privacy or to cause unwanted costs.
FEATURES:
★List suspicious Apps
★List all non-system Apps and their permissions
★List all used Permissions and which App uses them
★Homescreen Widget that shows number of Apps and suspicious Apps
★Mark Apps as trustworthy, so that they will not be marked as "suspicious" in the future
★The App does not contain any banner ads.
★the App does not need any permissions.
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES:
★English
★German
Permission descriptions are available in all languages supported by android. The App menu, buttons and descriptions of suspicious Apps are shown in English.
For further information and instructions go to: http://www.apewatch.de
Questions and helpful suggestions are highly appreciated.
Please send them to: support@apewatch.de
Note that an App marked as suspicious is ABLE to use its permissions for undesired actions.
This does NOT mean that every App actually uses its permissions for the described actions.
It warns you about suspicious permission combinations that can be used to compromise privacy or to cause unwanted costs.
FEATURES:
★List suspicious Apps
★List all non-system Apps and their permissions
★List all used Permissions and which App uses them
★Homescreen Widget that shows number of Apps and suspicious Apps
★Mark Apps as trustworthy, so that they will not be marked as "suspicious" in the future
★The App does not contain any banner ads.
★the App does not need any permissions.
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES:
★English
★German
Permission descriptions are available in all languages supported by android. The App menu, buttons and descriptions of suspicious Apps are shown in English.
For further information and instructions go to: http://www.apewatch.de
Questions and helpful suggestions are highly appreciated.
Please send them to: support@apewatch.de
Note that an App marked as suspicious is ABLE to use its permissions for undesired actions.
This does NOT mean that every App actually uses its permissions for the described actions.
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What's Changed
Data collection stopped.
The "INTERNET" permission is no longer required.
Improved performance on slow smartphones.
Data collection stopped.
The "INTERNET" permission is no longer required.
Improved performance on slow smartphones.
More downloads App Permission Watcher reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
More downloads App Permission Watcher reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads App Permission Watcher reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
What are users saying about App Permission Watcher
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Really helps to keep an eye on those permissions that could cause you trouble. Simple yet easy tuo understand. Loooov it
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Just very good, best app I've seen to give you a quick overview into app permissions. Real time notifications would be awesome too though!
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So many apps are evil 9_9
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Does the job!
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Thanks
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Thank you for reminding me they got all sorts of permissions. I did saw it myself too when I downloaded the apps. But what can we do about it? No apps out there can block what they ask for, and I tried a lot of them. I will give 10 stars to an apps who blocks Photos/Media/ Files, Device ID & Call information, Device & Apps History permission. It's just a false impression that we control our device by rooting it. In reality we might be more exposed to hacking than before. God bless Android.
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but there's MUCH more apps access in & about ur phn like stock gallery app: web & contacts (why?). U need 2 know what apps "could" do. Many perms r necessary 2 do what an app does. Ex: Weather apps do ''track" u 2 give u weather r where u r. This app does request these perms: *phone/config.MNC *phone/config.MCC *system/getInstalledApps *ID/Serial To gain full control read & learn from XDA site, use firewall app like AFwall, root ur phone, get Xposed framework & Xprivacy apps (find on XDA site)
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I've deleted all the dangerous apps and my smartphone runs better, faster and safer! Big name apps are full of exploits! I will access most sites from the browser now. No need of NSA apps !!!
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Simple and delivers the goods. I have used it for a few weeks and it has helped to guide my decisions on which apps appear too fishy and which are transparent in their approach. Highly recommended. Thank you this app. Well done.
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And doesn't work on S5
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Pointless, unless you can actually block apps..
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Thanks so much for sharing.
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Thanks, great info and no ads
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Use full app but if it can detect real time data transfer like call and messages ,etc for rooted user BUT ALMOST NICE ONE
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That's why the rating is 3 else 5 If ui is updated
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But needs to include system apps and a manifest viewer and perm names for known perms
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but there's MUCH more apps access in & about ur phn like stock gallery app: web & contacts (why?). U need 2 know what apps "could" do. Many perms r necessary 2 do what an app does. Ex: Weather apps do ''track" u 2 give u weather r where u r. This app does request these perms: *phone/config.MNC *phone/config.MCC *system/getInstalledApps *ID/Serial To gain full control read & learn from XDA site, use firewall app like AFwall, root ur phone, get Xposed framework & Xprivacy apps (find on XDA site)
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by R####:
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Just very good, best app I've seen to give you a quick overview into app permissions. Real time notifications would be awesome too though!
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There are many of these apps available but I find this one a lot more simpler to use than most. Straight forward and to the point, it gives you a good idea of what apps could infringe on your privacy.
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Thank you for reminding me they got all sorts of permissions. I did saw it myself too when I downloaded the apps. But what can we do about it? No apps out there can block what they ask for, and I tried a lot of them. I will give 10 stars to an apps who blocks Photos/Media/ Files, Device ID & Call information, Device & Apps History permission. It's just a false impression that we control our device by rooting it. In reality we might be more exposed to hacking than before. God bless Android.
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A lot of false positives... How on earth can built in software like HTC Sense & AVG Security be considered "suspicious"???
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To areas of your phone you want to protect.
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Very useful. Simple and effective user interface.
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So easy to use!
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So many apps are evil 9_9
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No fuss easy to understand permissions detector
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I've deleted all the dangerous apps and my smartphone runs better, faster and safer! Big name apps are full of exploits! I will access most sites from the browser now. No need of NSA apps !!!
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Just needs one little thing. To be able to check as I install and or download.
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Perfect
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Good
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The best!!!!
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Great app. (HTC explorer).
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...it doesn't allow you to control/revoke permissions. I guess that it does what it says, but that's like telling you that someone is stabbing you...and watching them do it.
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Does just what it says and no permissions needed !!
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Many thanks, works well
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Shows what is going on behind your back.
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Quick and easy way to tell if you're apps that you have are sending personal information about you ...well tell you if apps are sending info back to the internet...
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But should include system apps and a manifest viewer!
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Does the job!
by U####:
I've deleted all the dangerous apps and my smartphone runs better, faster and safer! Big name apps are full of exploits! I will access most sites from the browser now. No need of NSA apps !!!