Kringum Iceland

At a glance

Latest version: v5.0 (23)
Updated: Jul 29, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 20.9 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Travel & Local (app)
Listed since: Jun 19, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (3 sensitive)
Website: kringum.is
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Kringum Iceland is an app by Karl Thoroddsen in the Travel & Local category, listed since at least June 2022. 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 4.3, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 6 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, camera and approximate location. Compared with version 4.8, it adds 1 new permission: “Camera”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v5.0

3D — see the legends come to life! Kringum's new AR feature places Iceland's folklore right in front of you, at the very spots where the stories happened. Visit any of nearly 150 Sýn-marked locations around the country, raise your phone, and meet them face to face.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Kringum displays information about interesting sites, stories and events around you when travelling in Iceland. Culture, history, natural wonders and historical events. In all there are over 7000 locations displayed, it is by far the largest traveller information app in Iceland. Additionally you can book nearby hotels and tours while travelling.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v4.3. Since v4.5 it requires Android 7.0+.

v5.0 LATEST Jul 29, 2026 20.9 MB TRUSTED v4.8 Jul 5, 2026 14.3 MB TRUSTED v4.7 Jul 5, 2026 14.5 MB TRUSTED v4.5 Nov 13, 2025 10.7 MB TRUSTED v4.3 Nov 11, 2025 10.9 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 29, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 29, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)53:5E:79:29:D7:39:75:19:5D:BE:BA:15:D8:AA:39:CB:76:7B:3C:82
File MD532e98e12d7655b6ddac492ac49d36980
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

Kringum Iceland requests 6 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Kringum Iceland APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Kringum Iceland for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 4.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 4.3 · 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 Kringum Iceland free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Kringum Iceland 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 32e98e12d7655b6ddac492ac49d36980.