Logcat Reader

Darshan Parajuli

About this app

Logcat Reader makes it easy to view and save the device logs. The source code is available at github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader.

Features:
• Color coded logs based on log priority
• Search through log messages and tags (supports highlighting)
• Option to select from available log buffers*
• Save logs as a simple text file (as you would see via logcat)
• Material theme (includes dark mode and dynamic color options)
• Compact view option

*May not work on all devices, in which case, the option will simply not be present in Settings.

Permissions:
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Needed for saving logs.

android.permission.READ_LOGS
Required for showing all of the logs, not just the ones produced by the Logcat Reader app itself; instructions to grant this permission will show every time the app is opened.

Tested on:
HTC One (m7)
HTC 10
Pixel 9 Pro

GitHub: https://github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader

Thank you for checking out this app :)

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely love this Logcat reader! It’s clean, fast, and super helpful for debugging my Android apps on the go. The interface is intuitive, and I can easily filter logs, search by tag, or even export them. I appreciate how lightweight and responsive it is, even on older devices.

I went back to v-1.7.2 because of the search feature. When you search in the old version it will filter out anything that doesn't include the term you are searching for which works great for me. I can also see why the new search would be helpful to many who may want to see the before and after events. Thanks for a great app!

MAY 2025 - Filter on search 👏🏼 Previous: My goto logcat viewer. Nice refresh! (Individual regex filters that are OR'd and can be individually enabled/disabled. Search and regex can be enabled, highlights hits. Copy to Clipboard LOG) Plus more!

What’s new

* Add option to filter the logs list by search keyword instead of highlighting the search hits
* Add option to copy package name
* Miscellaneous improvements