Ad Skipper

Customized to bypass Ads that present a "Skip" option after a 5-second countdown

Parallel Studios · com.droid.netflixIMDB

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 50K+ downloads v4.6 22.3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.6 (46)
Updated: Feb 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 22.3 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Apr 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Ad Skipper is an app by Parallel Studios in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 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 4.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.4. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.6

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Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Welcome to Ad Skipper, the app designed to enhance your ad-watching experience. **App Highlights:** - Instant Ad Skipping: Ad Skipper bypasses ads that display the "Skip" button only after a 5-second countdown timer. - Accessibility Service: We utilize the Android Accessibility API to assist you in interacting with these specific types of ads, making the process smoother and more user-friendly. - Privacy Assured: We take your privacy seriously. Ad Skipper does not collect any personal information or data about you. - Compliance: Rest assured that we strictly adhere to Google's Accessibility API Terms of Use. The Accessibility API permission is essential for Ad Skipper to operate effectively. Enjoy uninterrupted video content with ease! Download Ad Skipper now and say goodbye to lengthy ad countdowns.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v4.2. Since v4.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

v4.6 LATEST Feb 12, 2026 22.3 MB TRUSTED v4.4 Feb 9, 2026 22.3 MB TRUSTED v4.2 Feb 5, 2026 19.9 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 Feb 12, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 12, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 12, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BB:E8:38:F7:44:5E:7E:83:9C:47:C6:2E:7B:88:A1:C4:D1:94:34:1F
File MD530bd1e31cd6f6be64e60f2c54a39ac32
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Ad Skipper requests 15 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
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
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.droid.netflixIMDB.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Ad Skipper APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Ad Skipper for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 4.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 4.2 · 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 Ad Skipper free?

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

Is the Ad Skipper 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 30bd1e31cd6f6be64e60f2c54a39ac32.