The Magic Shell

The Magic Shell knows all! Ask The Magic Shell a question and pull the cord!

Robert Gering · de.robertgering.themagicshell

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.52 31.1 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.52 (252)
Updated: Sep 18, 2026 (20 days ago)
APK size: 31.1 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Jan 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 3
Website: robertgering.de/the-magic-shell
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

The Magic Shell is an app by Robert Gering in the Entertainment category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit and ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 3 permissions, none of them sensitive. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v2.52

Improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Magic Shell knows all! Ask The Magic Shell a question that can be answered with "yes" or "no" and pull the cord. As soon as you release the cord you get your answer! You can use the conch shell like an oracle... It's a funny party game for sure!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 18, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Robert Gering” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Sep 18, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 18, 2026
Signed byO=Robert Gering
Signing certificate (SHA-1)56:19:9D:BF:A9:12:2B:DB:05:D0:9F:4F:B4:48:BD:1E:DF:ED:EF:8C
File MD56d081c89af93e08bd8d0f87b7c13b5f4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (3)

The Magic Shell requests 3 permissions, none of them sensitive.

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

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

The Magic Shell 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 Magic Shell free?

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

Is The Magic Shell 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 6d081c89af93e08bd8d0f87b7c13b5f4.