Golly

For exploring Conway's Game of Life and many other types of cellular automata.

Andrew Trevorrow · net.sf.golly

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.5 7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.5 (6)
Updated: Nov 17, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Simulation (game)
Listed since: Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 2 (1 sensitive)
Website: golly.sourceforge.net
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Golly is a game by Andrew Trevorrow in the Simulation 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.

It asks for 2 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

What's new in v1.5

Fixed problem with hidden tool bars on devices using Android 15.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Golly is an open source, cross-platform application for exploring Conway's Game of Life and many other types of cellular automata. Key features: Supports bounded and unbounded universes, with cells of up to 256 states. Supports multiple algorithms, including Bill Gosper's super fast hashlife algorithm. Many different types of CA are included: John von Neumann's 29-state CA, Wolfram's 1D rules, WireWorld, Generations, Langton's Loops, Paterson's Worms, etc. Reads RLE, macrocell, Life 1.05/1.06, dblife, and MCell files. Can extract patterns and rules from zip files. Can download patterns and rules from online archives. Includes a state-of-the-art pattern collection. Unlimited undo/redo. Extensive help, with an integrated Life Lexicon.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 17, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Golly Gang” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 17, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 17, 2025
Signed byCN=Andrew Trevorrow, OU=developer, O=Golly Gang, L=Melbourne, ST=Victoria, C=AU
Signing certificate (SHA-1)35:46:95:F8:F3:58:E0:BC:F0:24:3E:A3:2B:E4:CF:09:26:96:D9:D9
File MD5ceaae505ccb5817e5c9e245f5be8fb8a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (2)

Golly requests 2 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Golly APK: questions and answers

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 Golly 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ceaae505ccb5817e5c9e245f5be8fb8a.