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App, APK & Download Trust Intelligence v1

App & Download Safety Checker

Review an app's download source, developer identity, package details, permissions and billing claims before installing. Compare the evidence behind a download rather than relying on a badge or store listing alone.

App & publisher evidence

File integrity

The hash endpoint streams bytes without saving, unpacking or executing them; no antivirus scan is performed. Use only files you are authorized to upload. Avoid sharing confidential binaries.

Permissions, privacy & billing

Only a report linked to the identical supplied file digest can contribute malware detection/clean context. Scan evidence is still not independently authenticated.

Reported update-page warning signs

Do not submit passwords, authorization tokens, private keys or payment credentials. URLs are reduced to origins for storage. All observations are user-provided; no store scraping or binary execution occurs.

App trust analysis

Supply evidence from the app listing and download you want to compare. Unknown information stays unknown—no fabricated verification.

A practical guide

How to use the app & download safety checker

Supply the evidence

Supply official store references, developer and package identifiers, permission details, privacy or billing information, and signature or file fingerprints when available.

Read the result

Review inconsistencies in the download trail and available identity, permission and billing evidence. Unknown details stay visible in the result.

Check the limits

A store URL, SHA-256 hash or clean scan is not a guarantee that an app is safe. This analysis does not replace a device security check or independently inspect every app's runtime behavior.

Questions about this tool

Does a clean antivirus result mean an app is safe to install?

It is one piece of evidence, not a complete safety verdict. Confirm the official source and developer, review requested permissions, and avoid installing unexpected files from messages or advertisements.

How should I interpret missing evidence?

Missing evidence means the assessment has less support or coverage. It does not establish safety or wrongdoing. Review the sources and dates, and independently verify the gaps that matter to your decision.