PermissionDog

- August 29, 2011

Everyone

Tools

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Description

PermissionDog lists all the applications you have installed and checks out what permissions each app is using.

Based on these permissions it sets how dangerous the application can be.

PermissionDog also supports realtime protection. Every time you launch an application
a notification pops up and shows how many permissions the app is using
and how dangerous that application is. (in case you missed reading the permissions when you downloaded the app).

You can exclude any app from Real Time Protection (RTP) or disable the RTP service.

It's like a really lightweight antivirus.

Tags: permission, permissions, dog, safety, guard, protection, antivirus

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Reviews

4.2

961 total

5 507

4 285

3 97

2 37

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bob gross

Love it. Its nice to know what apps have permissions to do certain things. And yes even tho it says some apps are high risk doesn't mean they are. It just let's you know what apps are able to access. I have an anti virus on my phone that is at the top of the list but, it does need access to a lot because it needs to be able to scan everything.

Carla Sobotta Pollock

😢How I WISH ... Isn't functioning on my LG G4 Marshmallow phone. APP LOOKS OUSTANDING. It opens -- but within 10-15 seconds of chugging to search and load my applications, it disappears, with the quick flash of "Unfortunately, Permission Dog has stopped". So disappointed.😕 Dear Developer, will your PLEASE upgrade your great app for Marshmallow, soon? I truly hope.

Raymond LG

Thanks you so much PinApps: "Ignorance has no bounds" if you believe some app creators whom you have no idea where are from and what actual intentions have...cant see or manage your phone and see Private info you are in for a threat!. When you hit install and dont care about that app window permission!you are actually allowing the creators a certain "Acces" to your phone.... Haven fun letting them see what you got. Thanks so much PinApps :) keep up the good work. Sincerely. Ray

A Google User

Back button Giving 4 stars. Please get rid of the Back button in the top right and instead make the phone's "Back" button actually work instead of simply exiting the app. Android has a consistent hardware "back" button, I hate it when developers try to get iPhone-y and re-invent standard concepts elsewhere on the screen, it just confuses everyone. Hardware Back should only exit the app when on the initial screen.

Mike Harvey

Annoying Interface It keeps scanning the same app over and over and flashing a "scanning" notification, so that I can't see any other notifications. There is no obvious way to disable this. Otherwise it's useful.

GS Moto

Found out about this app online after researching why my phone was being sluggish. Didn't realize some apps including Facebook had so many permissions & access to my information. I deleted apps with red flagged ratings & amazingly my phone is way faster like it was new. Highly recommended.

User reviews

bob gross November 10, 2014

Carla Sobotta Pollock January 10, 2017

Raymond LG January 20, 2016

A Google User June 9, 2011

Mike Harvey June 25, 2016

GS Moto February 8, 2014

Ashley Williams January 31, 2014

Good, but needs more. This app is good for giving you some insight as to which apps are using what. BUT, I fear that all this app really does is instill more fear into the terrifying world of in app permissions. For example, this app said that my Go SMS Pro app is dangerous and was flagged in the red because it needs access to your messages, contacts, and call log, and it can make phone calls. well all of those things are necessary to use this app, It's a messaging app and you can make phone calls directly from it.

A Google User June 30, 2011

Works well, once you turn off RTP It does a good job of giving you an overview of which apps have too much access to your data. As others have commented, it slows everything way down if you have Real-Time Protection enabled (it scans apps each time you use them). This is on by default, which is terrible, but once you turn it off in the settings, this is a great app.

Zayne Dudley January 25, 2016

Explains everything This app lets you know what apps use your info for and rates the danger of privacy intrusions.

Kelby Adams August 21, 2015

This app is awesome I ripped five over-permissioned apps off my phone two minutes after installing PermissionDog and found alternatives pretty easily with the in-app Market link. Thanks for all the hard work you've put into this.

A Google User December 27, 2011

Crashes Galaxy S2 Tha application is UNSTABLE. It makes the phone reboot. Try to reproduce it fast changing menus before it loads itself fully.

RoxAnna Foudray August 11, 2014

Who let the dogs outs? This is awesome. I have gotten rid of several apps that I didn't use... they don't need My info. Love that it tells me how many permissions and what the rating is good to bad. Who knew apps needed so much info on me. Just being pro active.

Zuma F November 26, 2014

explains in plain language. Hard to read -I only use landscape mode, tablet or phone.

Larry Isaacs September 5, 2014

Out of sight, but works 24/7 I like the notifications ease of the system. Do not know all of the ins and outs of the programe, but it seems that I am not required to do a lot. Thanks to the developers.

May 27, 2016

Your privacys best friend Thanks a million for creating an app that tells me what permissions each app is requesting, yet this app requests NO PERMISSIONS. I'm off to look for a button that lets me buy you a beer

Dawn Howerton December 23, 2013

Excellent way to evaluate apps Rating levels are colored coded and can be arranged by threat level. There is an opt out "check the box" for apps you know/feel are not a threat. I have deleted some apps based on the access certain sites ask for in relation to how often do I use the app.

A Google User July 10, 2012

Nice but could have more options I'd like to see options like an "exclude all low danger apps from rtp". Also please don't auto start rtp by default, it's slightly annoying and counter intuitive to your apps purpose.

Minnesota Mike July 13, 2013

Not with it, even at free information is not accurate. it could cause serious problems.

Brian Barnes June 3, 2014

=====EXTREMELY OBNOXIOUS FLASHING ADS TOP CENTER OF SCREEN======= Might be a good app if it were not so intolerably obnoxious with its pushy, in-your-face, dancing-flashing ads. Worst app ever. Wrote dev for a paid, AD-FREE version. No word yet... Can't use it. Uninstall!!!!!!!!!!!

A Google User December 21, 2011

Blank screen instead of app list. Seems pretty broken. Hitting either of the sort options causes a blank white screen where the info should be. Galaxy S2.

Victor Vargas February 5, 2015

Great App is great does what it says u just have to make sure which apps are safe. Like right now i noticed a app was resending me messages n i found it with this app.

David Parke July 10, 2014

I might need this. I installed it today. I don't have any bad apps (BBM and QQ just have lots of permissions), but I could use this in the future. Quick Question: Is Android susceptible to conventional PC viruses (I.e. rogue antivirus scan scams), or just bad apps?

A Google User October 28, 2011

Function? Gives a score for the "potential" threat/danger an app could pose. Don't actually monitor what the app is doing and alert you before it does anything.

A Google User September 7, 2011

Good but... Love the concept, but it usually only shows a me blank white screen when checking apps. When working it's good. A few tweaks and it's a 5 star!

Chris Foster February 17, 2016

Do nothing Only you can see permissions

Mr. Curry September 29, 2013

Looks like an app most everyone would want. Perhaps PD should offer list of the top 20 applications that accomplish what needs to be done don't that DO NOT intrude?

A Google User March 18, 2012

Interesting But nothing happens when I click an app in the list. I only get a blank screen. SGS2, v2.3.3.

Nicholas Lochan May 6, 2013

Able to view apps using specific permissions or all of one app's permissions Really good app. I wish it could stop apps from carrying out a certain permission but I think that is asking for too much from a free app :-P

ezra leal October 16, 2016

I loved this app Not only does it tell me me the number of permission each app demands it also tells me the number by the severity of the red yellow and green 😃

A Google User October 24, 2011

Tried Before and worked I have used this app before and it has worked flawlessly before but now after installing all I get force closed errors please fix this as I really like this app ;(

January 19, 2014

Very informative I have now removed apps that I didn't realise were invading my privacy. The only downside is I find it to be a constant drain on the battery.

A Google User December 8, 2011

Highly Recommended - Excellent app for verifying permissions. Some apps are using MORE permissons than listed on the Market, which Permission Dog caught. Thank you!

A Google User December 12, 2011

Buggy RealTime Protection notifications cause the app to return a blank white screen when trying to view permissions and requires restart.

Matthew Miller August 26, 2017

I've had this app installed for several years on various Android devices. Works great an has provided useful information on what apps may be harmful. Thanks for developing this great tool

Bruce Chen July 22, 2016

Great app Useful to see which apps are causing damage, also it can identify rouge apps that try to harm your device.

M Glass September 7, 2014

Must have Now if we could just force the app writers to explain, for example, why a flashlight app needs to see your call history.

Adamant King September 7, 2013

Useful app to see what other apps can access Very useful. I found a game that was accessing my contacts list. This app can help you protect yourself from developers like that.

A Google User February 12, 2012

Virus??? Why does it need permissions? To read contacts Send sms Make phone calls Etc. Etc. When it is just a do to list app?? Uninstalled

Sam Torres August 21, 2014

Very cool I didn't realize so many of my apps made me so vulnerable! Cool app

A Google User October 2, 2011

Great App! I selected this application because it was highly recommended by online mobile sites - Glad I did considering the program informs you of vital info.