Earcatch

Audio description for film, television and theatre

Soundfocus BV · nl.q42.soundfocus

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v3.3.5FullWifiEarcatchEU 7.3 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v3.3.5FullWifiEarcatchEU (93)
Updated: Sep 5, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 7.3 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Nov 25, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (2 sensitive)
Website: earcatch.nl
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Earcatch is an app by Soundfocus BV in the Entertainment category, listed since at least November 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.1.6FullWifi, the APK grew from 2.8 MB to 7.3 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 8.0 to 10. It asks for 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and nearby wifi devices. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.3.4FullWifiEarcatchEU.

What's new in v3.3.5FullWifiEarcatchEU

Bugs verholpen zodat de app weer optimaal werkt! Dus zie de vetste films, series en programma's toegankelijk met Earcatch.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Visually impaired and wishing to enjoy film, television or theatre? Don't miss a single detail thanks to the audio description in Earcatch. Through your headphones a voice describes what is happening visually. You can use Earcatch in the cinema, in the theatre or at home on the couch. Select the film, episode or show you want to watch and download the corresponding audio description. Put on your headphones and hit ‘play’ as soon as it begins. Earcatch ensures that the audio description is perfectly synchronised with what is happening.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.6FullWifi. Since v3.2.1FullWifiEarcatchEU it requires Android 10+.

v3.3.5FullWifiEarcatchEU LATEST Sep 5, 2026 7.3 MB TRUSTED v3.3.4FullWifiEarcatchEU Aug 31, 2026 7.3 MB TRUSTED v3.2.1FullWifiEarcatchEU Jun 19, 2026 7.2 MB TRUSTED v2.1.6FullWifi Aug 3, 2023 2.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Soundfocus” 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 Sep 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 5, 2026
Signed byO=Soundfocus, C=NL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5D:40:92:0C:8D:5D:21:34:8E:8C:EA:97:A0:6F:63:22:C0:AF:B2:E7
File MD5ba182bc9a792cfc85856497b37fba8ef
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Earcatch requests 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Nearby wifi devices Sensitive android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) nl.q42.soundfocus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Earcatch APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Earcatch for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 10 or later. Version 2.1.6FullWifi is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.1.6FullWifi · 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 Earcatch 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 ba182bc9a792cfc85856497b37fba8ef.