Asimov's Science Fiction

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Magzter Inc. · com.magzter.asimovssciencefiction

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v8.2.5_test 32.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.2.5_test (823)
Updated: May 17, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 32.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: magzter.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Asimov's Science Fiction is an app by Magzter Inc. in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.1, the APK grew from 26.9 MB to 32.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, read phone status and identity and read shared storage. Compared with version 8.1, it adds 1 new permission: “Precise location”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Asimov's Science Fiction magazine has published outstanding short, fantasy and science fiction stories by leading authors for over 30 years. We continue to showcase stories that are innovative, entertaining, and have won numerous Hugos and Nebula Awards. In addition to fiction, readers stay informed about SF and fantasy through a monthly editorial column, an internet column, insightful book reviews, and thought-provoking articles about science and science fiction.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v8.1. Since v8.2.5_test it requires Android 6.0+.

v8.2.5_test LATEST May 17, 2026 32.5 MB TRUSTED v8.1 Mar 25, 2026 26.9 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 17, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Mobitek Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 17, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 17, 2026
Signed byCN=VijayaKumar Radhakrishnan, OU=Mobitek Inc., O=Mobitek Inc.
Signing certificate (SHA-1)37:C0:50:82:FC:F1:7E:9C:96:B1:13:57:A5:05:BE:23:24:EF:A5:A2
File MD53bf27c09c2b6fdd46d009bf94a0febb9
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Asimov's Science Fiction requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Install shortcut android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.magzter.asimovssciencefiction.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Asimov's Science Fiction APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Asimov's Science Fiction for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 8.1 · 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 Asimov's Science Fiction free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Asimov's Science Fiction 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3bf27c09c2b6fdd46d009bf94a0febb9.