Spektrum+

“Spektrum+”, the app from Spektrum der Wissenschaft

Spektrum der Wissenschaft Verlagsgesellschaft mbH · com.spektrum.digital

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v2.8 17.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.8 (1790295565)
Updated: Oct 2, 2026 (6 days ago)
APK size: 17.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Permissions: 18
Website: spektrum.de/aktion/spektrum-digital
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Spektrum+ is an app by Spektrum der Wissenschaft Verlagsgesellschaft mbH in the News & Magazines category. 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 18 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 2.6, it adds 1 new permission: “Detect screen capture”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v2.8

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Spectrum of Science provides you with understandable and well-founded information about the most important and exciting findings from research with »Spectrum+«! The app offers you access to top topics from “Spektrum.de”, the weekly edition of “Spektrum – Die Woche” as well as selected editions of “Spektrum Kompakt” on smartphones, iPads, tablets etc. The app versions of the digital magazines are automatic adapted to every display on your mobile device. What awaits you? News and background information from science and technology, written by recognized specialist journalists and specialist editors as well as exclusive translations from “Nature” and “Scientific American”. Interviews with experts and comments from the editorial team or from invited authors take a clear stance on relevant topics. Our columns range from bizarre deaths to the fabulous world of mathematics to everyday questions, Pictures of the Week offer fascinating insights and the reviews introduce you to interesting new releases from the world of non-fiction and specialist books. While “Spectrum – The Week” keeps you up to date on current developments, “Spectrum Compact” brings you to the heart of topics. Take a look behind the scenes - three articles per month are free and give you an insight into the content. Subscription: You can subscribe to the entire “Spektrum+” offering. The GooglePlay subscription for 4.99 euros runs for one month and is automatically renewed. Alternatively, a subscription for 13.99 euros and a term of three months and an annual subscription for 47.99 euros are also available. The subscriptions can be canceled at any time and then end after the selected term. After confirmation of the purchase or subscription, the corresponding amount will be deducted from your GooglePlay account. Are you a subscriber to the previous PDF edition of “Spektrum – Die Woche” or already have “Spektrum+”? Find further information at https://www.spektrum.de/aktion/spektrum-digital Purchasing individual issues: You can also buy individual issues of “Spektrum – The Week” for 2.49 euros per issue. Individual issues of “Spektrum Kompakt” are available for 5.99 euros per issue. To get an insight into what's on offer, you can read three articles per month free of charge. Feedback: Do you have any questions, criticism, comments? Write us an email to [email protected]. We are looking forward to your feedback!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.4.

v2.8 LATEST Oct 2, 2026 17.2 MB TRUSTED v2.6 Apr 6, 2026 16.1 MB TRUSTED v2.5 Oct 24, 2025 16.1 MB TRUSTED v2.4 Jan 21, 2025 15.1 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Spektrum der Wissenschaft” 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 Oct 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 2, 2026
Signed byCN=Dennis Dirdjaja, OU=Digitale Medien, O=Spektrum der Wissenschaft, L=Heidelberg, ST=BW, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)92:F9:39:A9:0A:67:C4:BE:42:49:39:AE:8E:64:9B:EB:C4:7A:8F:7B
File MD53ca92254e0fb84b525856fe65687c118
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Spektrum+ requests 18 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.spektrum.digital.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Spektrum+ 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 Spektrum+ free?

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

Is the Spektrum+ 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 3ca92254e0fb84b525856fe65687c118.