GPS Monster Scouter

Explore the real world and catch monsters, using just your device's GPS!

Tankenka · com.tankenka.gms

2.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 10K+ downloads v0.30.1 18.9 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v0.30.1 (265)
Updated: Sep 2, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 18.9 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Adventure (game)
Listed since: Feb 22, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (7 sensitive)
Website: gpsmonsterscouter.altervista.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

GPS Monster Scouter is a game by Tankenka in the Adventure category, listed since at least February 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 0.28.5, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 0.29.3.

What's new in v0.30.1

- Show real world map (optional) - Auto-sort in boxes - Pet monsters by tapping or rubbing - New interactive battle system option for NPC battles - Purchasable elixirs to restore PPs - Daily bonuses for beginners - Fixes for android 13 It's recommended to create a manual backup of all your save data before updating, just to be safe, although the game already creates automatic backups.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Explore the real world and catch monsters, using just your device's GPS! Download a fanmade Data Pack containing your favorite set of monsters. They can be anything! You can also create yours. No online connection required to play, except when downloading a data pack. The entire world is made of regions and routes, as well as habitats where families of monsters live. Train your personal team of six monsters to become the best! Battle gym leaders and elites while you travel through a region, earn badges and become the champion! Stay sharp as you explore to find hidden lost items through the use of a radar, or send your monsters in mission to retrieve them. Zoom out your view to see the entire region and the families living in it. If you're strong enough, watch out for legendaries! Explore and mark your favourite locations. Challenge npc trainers, and help them become stronger. Earn trainer titles and catch new species to complete your dex. Pay attention to your monsters' individual personalities and make them happier. Warm and hatch eggs everyday as you travel around. Trade with your friends via bluetooth. Make your monsters learn TMs to use new attack types. Please note: Data Packs are fanmade and they contain all the data related to the monsters. The app does not contain any data or image or music coming from data packs. The game was entirely designed in early 2014 and thus not inspired to, and completely different from, any other famous smartphone game unveiled in late 2015. This is my first android experiment, help me improve it! Thank you!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v0.28.5. Since v0.29.3 it requires Android 5.0+.

v0.30.1 LATEST Sep 2, 2026 18.9 MB TRUSTED v0.29.3 Jun 13, 2026 17.4 MB TRUSTED v0.28.5 Oct 2, 2025 3.6 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Tankenka” 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 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 2, 2026
Signed byO=Tankenka
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B3:11:F7:89:20:5F:FF:63:75:0C:2C:61:BA:B5:C9:45:06:D4:E3:01
File MD5d632ef2c127606ef2e268efdca2b7e22
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

GPS Monster Scouter requests 17 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth advertise Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access location extra commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.tankenka.gms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

GPS Monster Scouter APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of GPS Monster Scouter for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 0.28.5 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. Get version 0.28.5 · 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 GPS Monster Scouter 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 d632ef2c127606ef2e268efdca2b7e22.