
At a glance
- Latest version
- v4.58.1 (2174)
- Updated
- Apr 11, 2020 (6 years ago)
- APK size
- 33.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.4+ (API 19)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Category
- Social (app)
- Listed since
- Jul 11, 2013 (at least)
- Permissions
- 33 (6 sensitive)
- Website
- support.ask.fm
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
ASKfm - anonymous chat, ask me questions is an app by Ask.fm in the Social category, listed since at least July 2013. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
Since version 3.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.4. It asks for 33 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 4.20.1, it adds 2 new permissions (“In-app purchases” and “Run foreground services”) and drops 2 (“Bluetooth” and “Bluetooth admin”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v4.58.1
Description
From the listing uploaded by “liberis2897”.
Version history
4 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v3.0. Since v4.58.1 it requires Android 4.4+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Ask.fm” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Mar 8, 2025
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Signed byCN=Oskars Liepins, OU=CEO, O=Ask.fm, L=Riga, ST=Latvia, C=LV
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)1E:8F:88:37:58:A8:9D:4D:2F:CB:36:05:E5:B8:8C:72:CF:CC:AC:81
- File MD5d5e8872a0b3b14cf06682c1a0721d3e4
- Uploaded by “liberis2897” Bronze tier · 1,137 followers · uploading since 2019
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (33)
ASKfm - anonymous chat, ask me questions requests 33 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Askfm broadcast (custom) com.askfm.permission.BROADCAST
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- 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
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
ASKfm - anonymous chat, ask me questions APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of ASKfm - anonymous chat, ask me questions for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 4.4 or later. Version 4.20.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.20.1 · All versions
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is ASKfm - anonymous chat, ask me questions free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the ASKfm - anonymous chat, ask me questions APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d5e8872a0b3b14cf06682c1a0721d3e4.