xkcd - comics viewer

Kudos to Randal. Best xkcd and what if viewer for me and all xkcd lovers.

Jienan XYZ · xyz.jienan.xkcd

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v2.8.3 5.3 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.8.3 (77)
Updated: Mar 21, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 5.3 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Comics (app)
Listed since: Jun 10, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 9
Website: zjn0505.github.io/xkcd-Android
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

xkcd - comics viewer is an app by Jienan XYZ in the Comics category, listed since at least June 2022. 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 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

What's new in v2.8.3

- Support interactive comic #2712, #2765 - Add settings for notification - Improve extra puzzle #1 experience Full release note on https://is.gd/xkcd_app

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Kudos to Randall, glory to all xkcd lovers. This is yet another xkcd comics and what if articles viewer, while I'm refining it to become the best one, an easy and lite app with best in-app browsing experience[citation needed]. This app has so far: - the best support to all those large xkcd comics. e.g. No. 657, 1040, and the toughest No. 980. - native support for interactive comics like 1608, 2198, etc - the best experience to read what if articles on mobile screen. - the most fantastic list to browse xkcd archive. - the quickest and most convenient way to check Explainxkcd, just hold and tap. - the adorable favorite and thumb-up feature to your beloved comics and articles. I am actively improving this app and related services, and it is fully open-sourced for every aspect of code on Github.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 21, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Jienan Zhang” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 21, 2026
Signed byCN=Jienan Zhang, L=Shenyang, ST=Liaoning, C=CN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)8D:9F:35:8B:E8:A1:EC:37:C7:F1:78:DE:85:DB:F1:76:38:49:01:D6
File MD5c1b7eb52a590d6e039a67e09a35c50d4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

xkcd - comics viewer requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) xyz.jienan.xkcd.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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 network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch