Target

The classic anagram word puzzle, as seen in daily newspapers worldwide.

Ben Buxton · net.cactii.target

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.59b 310.8 KB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.59b (17)
Updated: Jul 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 310.8 KB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Puzzle (game)
Listed since: Jul 21, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 2
Website: github.com/buxtronix/target
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Target is a game by Ben Buxton in the Puzzle category, listed since at least July 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

What's new in v1.59b

Tablet issues addressed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The classic anagram word puzzle, as seen in daily newspapers worldwide. From a 9-letter grid, find words of 4 letter or more. Words must contain the middle letter, and there is at least one nine-letter word. UK & US disctionary. Licenced under the GPL, see: https://github.com/buxtronix/target

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 17, 2025.
Certificate issued to “cactii.net” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 17, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jul 17, 2025
Signed byCN=Ben Buxton, O=cactii.net, L=Sydney, ST=NSW, C=AU
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EB:E5:92:ED:D6:B5:83:CA:A7:83:BA:6F:8C:D9:5E:0B:64:75:DA:91
File MD50d361985cf8eca0df8908b630aab76d8
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (2)

Target requests 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Target 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 Target 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 0d361985cf8eca0df8908b630aab76d8.