Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan

Developer tool to gather hardware implementation details for the Vulkan API.

Sascha Willems · de.saschawillems.vulkancapsviewer

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v4.13 32.7 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.13 (48)
Updated: Sep 4, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 32.7 MB
Requires: Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 4 (1 sensitive)
Website: saschawillems.de
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan is an app by Sascha Willems in the Tools category. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 3.24, the APK grew from 9 MB to 32.7 MB. Since version 1.4, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 12. It asks for 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.03.

What's new in v4.13

This version adds support for extended format feature flags using VK_KHR_format_feature_flags2

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Important note: This tool requires a device that supports the new Vulkan API! The Vulkan Hardware Capability Viewer is a client tool aimed at developers to gather hardware implementation details for devices that support the new Vulkan graphics and compute API including: - Features - Limits - Supported formats (including flags) - Extensions - Queue families - Memory configurations - Surface properties - Installed layers The reports generated by this tool can then be uploaded to a public database (http://vulkan.gpuinfo.org/) where they can be compared to other devices on different platforms. Vulkan and the Vulkan logo are trademarks of the Khronos Group Inc.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v1.4. Since v4.13 it requires Android 12+.

v4.13 LATEST Sep 4, 2026 32.7 MB TRUSTED v4.03 Aug 29, 2026 31.7 MB TRUSTED v3.33 Feb 19, 2025 9.6 MB TRUSTED v3.24 Dec 16, 2025 9 MB TRUSTED v1.4 Dec 9, 2017 7.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sascha Willems” 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 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 4, 2026
Signed byCN=Sascha Willems, ST=Germany
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E9:3F:5E:71:CF:86:C5:4B:1D:E7:8B:C3:1D:0C:BE:16:4C:C7:EA:D5
File MD5fab99427440946933d767957d8b066a9
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (4)

Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan requests 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.saschawillems.vulkancapsviewer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 4.03 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 9 and later. Get version 4.03 · 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 Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan 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 fab99427440946933d767957d8b066a9.