ADSB Receiver

Enables your device to receive live aircraft ADSB data (traffic and weather)

HIZ LLC · bs.Avare.ADSB

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 100K+ downloads v5.8.1 8.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.8.1 (181)
Updated: Sep 4, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 8.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since: Feb 28, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (2 sensitive)
Website: hiz.ch
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

ADSB Receiver is an app by HIZ LLC in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.0.2, the APK grew from 2.7 MB to 8.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and approximate location. Compared with version 5.7.3, it adds 1 new permission: “Access local network”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.8.1

New NEXRAD (weather radar) overlay on map. New option for network-only mode. Traffic view now sortable.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Please Note You need additional hardware to use this app. Description Dive into the world of aviation with your very own ADSB Receiver. Experience real-time air traffic data right at your fingertips, transforming your device into a powerful radar! Receive live ADSB data (978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz ES). All you need is a supported USB dongle and an OTG adapter/cable, both available from various sources on the internet. No subscription required! Follow this link for more details: https://hiz.ch/fwd/adsb-receiver You're a Drone Pilot and concerned about nearby traffic? Enable traffic monitoring based on range to be alerted of any approaching aircraft. Enhance your situational awareness with live traffic, weather and flight information displayed directly in 3rd party apps supporting the GDL90 protocol (e.g. AvareX, iFlyGPS, FltPlanGo and DroidEFB). Harness the capabilities of your Software Defined Radio device (RTL-SDR) to capture live Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADSB) data. With ADSB Receiver, you'll have access to: -Aircraft Positions: Track the movements of nearby aircraft, including altitude, speed and heading. -Weather Data: Stay informed with official NEXRAD weather images, plus aviation reports like METAR, PIREP, WINDS and more. This test version comes with a data limit, requiring to restart the app once a certain amount of data has been received. Please consider buying the "Pro" version to support the development. Thanks!! ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bs.Avare.ADSB.Pro ) Supported Hardware Rafael Micro R820T and R820T2 based tuners. List of example dongles and OTG adapters/cables: https://hiz.ch/fwd/hardware Privacy This app requires the GPS location permission for Google Maps and GDL90 support. No data is being collected by HIZ LLC. Credits HIZ LLC Copyright (C) 2014-2026, all rights reserved Based on or inspired by: https://hiz.ch/fwd/credits Disclaimer THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.2. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v5.3.1 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.8.1 LATEST Sep 4, 2026 8.2 MB TRUSTED v5.7.3 Sep 4, 2026 7.9 MB TRUSTED v5.6.1 Jun 14, 2026 7.8 MB TRUSTED v5.3.1 Mar 25, 2026 8.6 MB TRUSTED v5.1.2 Feb 22, 2026 8.5 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Michael Hammer” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 4, 2026
Signed byCN=Michael Hammer
Signing certificate (SHA-1)FE:48:0C:51:8F:55:72:17:2E:2A:F3:81:56:84:56:52:84:36:CB:65
File MD5064ecdf9f44147cfb659eb7f0ccbd185
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

ADSB Receiver requests 19 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access local network android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) bs.Avare.ADSB.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Usb permission android.permission.USB_PERMISSION
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
USB host android.hardware.usb.host

ADSB Receiver APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of ADSB Receiver for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.1.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 5.1.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the ADSB Receiver APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 064ecdf9f44147cfb659eb7f0ccbd185.