Permission Pilot

Security & privacy

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
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What is Permission Pilot?

Permission Pilot is an Android permission viewer that organizes application access requests from both app and permission perspectives. It includes app permission views, permission-based lists, and system app inspection.

App permission views

Permission-based lists

System app inspection

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Android users auditing which applications request sensitive permissions

Before you choose

Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions. A requested permission does not necessarily mean the app is currently using it.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings app permission views and permission-based lists into the same workflow.

Start with a sensitive permission, review the applications that request it, and then inspect each app's status before changing access in the system settings.

What to keep in mind

Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions.

A requested permission does not necessarily mean the app is currently using it.

How to use it well

Permission Pilot fits Android users auditing which applications request sensitive permissions. Start with a sensitive permission, review the applications that request it, and then inspect each app's status before changing access in the system settings.

Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions. A requested permission does not necessarily mean the app is currently using it. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Permission Pilot free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions.

Can I use Permission Pilot for app permission views?

Yes. Permission Pilot includes app permission views. Start with a sensitive permission, review the applications that request it, and then inspect each app's status before changing access in the system settings.

Does a requested permission prove an app is currently using it?

A requested permission does not necessarily mean the app is currently using it.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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