Helmsman

I'm your personal helmsman.

Helmsman · im.helmsman.helmsmanandroid

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.2.42 17.6 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.42 (122)
Updated: Jul 4, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 17.6 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 24 (10 sensitive)
Website: helmsman.im
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Helmsman is an app by Helmsman in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 24 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This application is highly integrated into our Helmsman Navigation System, which is a boat controller designed to do four major things: Navigation: Accurate waypoint navigation thanks to an excellent GPS receiver using online maps. Cruise Control: For efficient sailing or trolling with a set speed, even in bad conditions. Record Route: You can record your routes so you can re-use them on your next trip. Anchor: With a push of button your boat will stay where it is, convenient and reliable.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “google” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 4, 2026
Signed byCN=google, OU=google, L=ZhuHai, C=ZH
Signing certificate (SHA-1)0C:23:DC:C1:21:EB:EE:2C:96:BB:2A:6B:AF:AC:AF:B1:FF:9B:6A:A5
File MD5b7ac4d3771bb5d5de4dedbae56eb3065
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (24)

Helmsman requests 24 permissions, 10 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
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Helmsmanandroid jpush message (custom) im.helmsman.helmsmanandroid.permission.JPUSH_MESSAGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Mount unmount filesystems android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive user present android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT
Update (custom) com.xiaomi.market.sdk.UPDATE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Helmsman 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 Helmsman 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 b7ac4d3771bb5d5de4dedbae56eb3065.