Bandwidth ruler

An android bandwidth manager [ Data saver]

InnoStad · com.bwr.free

4.4 out of 5 (5 ratings) 100K+ downloads v3.62 4.7 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v3.62 (64)
Updated: Feb 1, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 4.7 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Communication (app)
Permissions: 22 (1 sensitive)
Website: bwruler.wordpress.com
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Bandwidth ruler is an app by InnoStad in the Communication category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 3.1, the APK grew from 1.2 MB to 4.7 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 2.3 to 6.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: package usage stats. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.61. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.4out of 55 ratings

5 ★80%
4 ★0%
3 ★0%
2 ★20%
1 ★0%

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What's new in v3.62

- Fixing some issues

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

An android bandwidth manager for root and non root users, Internet/tethering speed setter/booster and an easy data usage manager . Primarily published for devices like Samsung Galaxy Sx/ Sx-mini/tabs , LG Gx , Xperia Zx, Motorolla moto .. but could be used for other devices. ✔ Root Features : 1. Sets the Wifi connection upload Speed 2. Sets the Mobile connection upload Speed 3. Sets the Bluetooth connection upload Speed 4. Limits the tethering download speed (Download /Upload Speed ) for the portable Wifi Hotspot . 5. Sets the Download Speed for the USB/Bluetooth tethering connections 6. throttle the bandwidth of your connection when an arbitrary amount of data is reached 7. Accelerates all the connections (Through Fast Surf feature ), including tethered connections 8. Using Fast Surf Feature , access to websites/Media sharing such as Youtube , facebook, dailymotion ..is 4 times more rapid . 9. Fits the connection speed to your needs. 10. Increases your data plan lifetime 11. Very suitable for connections with low upload/download speed 12. Excellent mobile data saver (Money saver), Tested with 1GB/Month data plan. it extended the data plan +15 days with daily youtube videos and facebook . ✔ Non Root Features : 1. Easily create a data plan for your Internet Connections and also for your tethering connections (As if you create an alarm ) 2. Easily edit a running data plan (modify speed , thresholds) 3. Enable/Disable a dataplan by a simple click. 4. Start Counting your bytes at any time (suitable for small data plans ) 5. Sound and Bar Notifications when thresholds are reached 6. Can simultaneously manage more than 16 data plans 7. Provides links (shortcuts) to configure your connections 8. Provides your Connection Status and IP address ✔ How to test this app: - Use a speed test tool to test your speed settings (from PC/tethered device in case of tethering ) ✔ Common Use cases: 1. Continue using your phone while sharing your bandwidth as with a limited tethering speed, your handset will always have priority. 2. Limiting your tethering download speed will protect your device from high CPU load. 3. Limit your upload speed when sharing a Wifi Router Connection to (2/3 x[Router upload Speed]) such that everyone connected to the same router will not be annoyed when you perform a file upload , torrenting , VPN access etc.. ✔ XDA Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-bandwidth-manager-android-t2972889 ✔ Info page : http://bwruler.wordpress.com/

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v3.1. Since v3.59 it requires Android 6.0+.

v3.62 LATEST Feb 1, 2026 4.7 MB TRUSTED v3.61 Nov 22, 2025 4.7 MB TRUSTED v3.59 Jun 6, 2026 4.6 MB TRUSTED v3.52 Nov 22, 2025 4.5 MB TRUSTED v3.24 Nov 22, 2025 1.8 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “innoStad” 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 Feb 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Lotfi Aguerbaoui, OU=inno software, O=innoStad, L=antwerp, ST=antwerp, C=BE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)55:2D:CC:4A:85:6D:C7:0C:84:28:EE:D3:14:A5:2E:21:31:5E:D6:C7
File MD5343983d857a1bd578e15edf0ccd0f202
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Bandwidth ruler requests 22 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
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
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bwr.free.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Permi (custom) android.permi
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Usb permission android.permission.USB_PERMISSION
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
USB host android.hardware.usb.host
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Bandwidth ruler APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Bandwidth ruler for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.52 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 3.52 · 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 Bandwidth ruler free?

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

Is the Bandwidth ruler 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 343983d857a1bd578e15edf0ccd0f202.