CallPirates - Cheap calls

Solaris Systems BV · finarea.CallPirates

Not rated yet 294 downloads v9.16 30.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v8.87, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v9.16 (916)
Updated: Sep 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 30.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Aug 15, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (8 sensitive)
Website: callpirates.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CallPirates - Cheap calls is an app by Solaris Systems BV in the Communication category, listed since at least August 2019. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.25, the APK grew from 12.7 MB to 30.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 28 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including record audio, read contacts and call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.87. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v9.16

Several bugfixes and improvements. If you encounter any problem please contact us via email: [email protected]

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

You don't want to pay for the luxury yachts of your mobile phone provider's bosses? Well, you are right! Stand up and start saving now - up to 90% on your current phone bill by using the CallPirates VOIP app! Use your WiFi or 3G connection to make regular VOIP calls or use our Local Access or CallBack service when your internet connection is letting you down. We offer incredible low rates so you can call your mates across the world's oceans! And if you are busy handling your ship, you can send cheap text messages as well from the CallPirates android app! So hoist the sails and install our VOIP app now! You can create a CallPirates username in the app, if you do not have one already. Key Features: - Easy to use - Great sound quality! - Low rates for calls and text messages - Use your android phone's contacts Using our app as a default dialer may interfere with dialing 911 emergency services.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v8.25. Since v9.16 it requires Android 6.0+.

v9.16 LATEST Sep 22, 2025 30.5 MB TRUSTED v8.87 Sep 22, 2025 14.6 MB TRUSTED v8.76 Sep 22, 2025 14.8 MB TRUSTED v8.69 Sep 22, 2025 14.2 MB TRUSTED v8.68 Sep 22, 2025 14.2 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Finarea SA” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v8.87, which matches Google Play v8.87 · v8.76

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 22, 2025
Signed byO=Finarea SA, L=Lugano, C=CH
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EF:7C:A5:AE:04:AF:CD:0C:41:F8:17:5D:AB:21:62:1B:D0:DC:75:6C
File MD562eea26cc81f79d843fa229af6be462b
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (28)

CallPirates - Cheap calls requests 28 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bind autofill service android.permission.BIND_AUTOFILL_SERVICE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
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) finarea.CallPirates.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

CallPirates - Cheap calls APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of CallPirates - Cheap calls for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.87 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 8.87 · 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 CallPirates - Cheap calls 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 version 8.87, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 62eea26cc81f79d843fa229af6be462b.