MapCache by NGA

MapCache enables you to create, view, and share GeoPackages.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency · mil.nga.mapcache

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v2.1.12 36.2 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.12 (65)
Updated: Nov 10, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 36.2 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since: Mar 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 13 (6 sensitive)
Website: github.com/ngageoint/geopackage-mapcache-android
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MapCache by NGA is an app by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least March 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.

It asks for 13 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.1.11.

What's new in v2.1.12

Support for blob format in GeoPackage Create default GeoPackage on start Backend updates

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

MapCache enables you to create, view, and share GeoPackages on your Android device. GeoPackage is an encoding standard that describes a set of conventions for SQLite databases for storing geospatial data. With MapCache you can save map tiles, and share GeoPackages with other apps to be used for your disconnected mapping needs.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.10.

v2.1.12 LATEST Nov 10, 2025 36.2 MB TRUSTED v2.1.11 May 20, 2024 33.9 MB TRUSTED v2.1.10 Oct 25, 2023 33.6 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 10, 2025.
Certificate issued to “NGA” 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 Nov 10, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 10, 2025
Signed byCN=GIAT, OU=NGA, O=NGA, L=Denver, ST=Colorado, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)3F:E9:C6:27:55:6F:5E:55:53:0A:B8:DA:45:11:C3:C5:10:DB:50:0E
File MD5bc48d31a17142c2ab4266e8ea58e5657
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

MapCache by NGA requests 13 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) mil.nga.mapcache.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
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

MapCache by NGA 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 MapCache by NGA 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 bc48d31a17142c2ab4266e8ea58e5657.