Virtual Ranger - Dinokeng

Enjoy our Virtual Ranger as your guide whilst visiting Game Reserves

Electric Bench · za.co.dinokengreserve.androidapp

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v4.3 7.4 MB Android 4.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.3 (43)
Updated: Jul 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 7.4 MB
Requires: Android 4.3+ (API 18)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Travel & Local (app)
Listed since: Jul 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (7 sensitive)
Website: virtualranger.co.za
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Virtual Ranger - Dinokeng is an app by Electric Bench in the Travel & Local category, listed since at least July 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 17 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location.

What's new in v4.3

Allowance for notched screens

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

South Africa has long since made a name for itself amongst both local and international Wildlife enthusiasts. We are proud to introduce another innovative first for South African and possibly even the world...The "Virtual Ranger™ App" The "Virtual Ranger™" is an innovative new mobile app that leverages the latest IoT technology in order to enhance visitors experience. By hiding 'Beacons'(Bluetooth Low Energy Devices) along public area’s such as the self-drive route of game reserves and national parks, that will trigger educational and promotional content in the form of image, text or video, to pop up on directly onto your phone, the app is a sure-fire way to make sure that you still get the full wilderness experience and information even if there are no animals in sight. The Virtual Ranger™ app will make you feel like you have a personal ranger right beside you as you explore the wonders of nature and wildlife. Amazing Features Virtual Ranger™ Explore South Africa’s Game Reserves and enjoy our Virtual Ranger™ as your guide, providing you with information and facts about the local flora and fauna. Loyalty Club Love spending time in the bush? Now you can earn loyalty points and special discounts through our Kestrel Club™. Pinned Sightings Check out what other people have seen or follow the map to our listed sightings that are updated every few hours Exclusive Deals Get access to exclusive deals and promotions available to app members only!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Jenna Bissell” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 19, 2026
Signed byCN=Jenna Bissell
Signing certificate (SHA-1)88:F3:8F:42:69:CF:91:B3:25:35:27:2B:8E:7A:51:00:DE:52:03:11
File MD53dd75421643cdcb47f15f31d63942a88
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

Virtual Ranger - Dinokeng requests 17 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) za.co.dinokengreserve.androidapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait