Planet Locator

HIBI Apps · com.hibiapps.planetlocator

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2.1 7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1 (21)
Updated: Jan 12, 2021 (5 years ago)
APK size: 7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: May 18, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 8 (3 sensitive)
Website: planetlocator.hibiapps.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Planet Locator is an app by HIBI Apps in the Education category, listed since at least May 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 8 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, camera and approximate location. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “split-store”.

Real time planetary objects tracker. Just point your device towards the sky and this application will show the location of the planets, Moon and Sun with reference to your location. Activate device camera to locate planets in real world.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “hibiapps.com” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 12, 2021
Antivirus scan passed Jan 12, 2021
Signed byCN=Hassan Id Ben Idder, OU=hibiapps, O=hibiapps.com, L=Casablanca, ST=Casablanca, C=Morocco
Signing certificate (SHA-1)CB:B8:5D:9E:5E:CE:CD:3E:D7:29:99:22:4D:2B:CA:0A:53:E3:37:18
File MD599a34316a608301f5a2e0d573389a8a8
Uploaded by “split-store” Gold tier · 24,358 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (8)

Planet Locator requests 8 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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Network location android.hardware.location.network
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Sensor accelerometer android.hardware.sensor.accelerometer
Sensor compass android.hardware.sensor.compass

Planet Locator APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Planet Locator free?

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

Is the Planet Locator APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 99a34316a608301f5a2e0d573389a8a8.