
At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.6.5 (62)
- Updated
- Jul 27, 2026 (2 months ago)
- APK size
- 2.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Feb 5, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 10 (2 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
About this APK
GPS Test is an app by Ookla in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and approximate location. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v1.6.5
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 27, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Chartcross Limited” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jul 27, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jul 27, 2026
- Signed byCN=Mark Piggott, OU=Chartcross Limited, O=Chartcross Limited, L=New Milton, ST=Hampshire, C=UK
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)64:0C:1B:72:F6:D9:1B:28:6D:4F:07:D5:C7:4D:A1:DA:A8:B6:2C:B9
- File MD5488fdcb7d845660806523380ae5c9fef
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (10)
GPS Test requests 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Access location extra commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- 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.chartcross.gpstest.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
GPS Test 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 GPS Test free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the GPS Test 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 488fdcb7d845660806523380ae5c9fef.