About the Android ports on APKVision
One place to discover Android ports
We are not the developers of every port listed on APKVision. We created this section to bring ports by different creators together, making it easier to find a game, check its latest available version and read installation instructions.
Where available, a listing may also include the game data needed by its launcher, such as an archive or ISO image. Availability and requirements vary by project.
Launcher testing and improvements
Not every launcher is available in English. Where possible, we add English translations and may also modify the APK to fix issues, improve compatibility, stability and usability, or help the launcher run better on supported devices.
We test launchers with their game files before publication. Results can still vary between devices, Android versions and game-file versions.
Credit stays with the original creators
APKVision branding does not mean that our team created the underlying port. Existing author credits and project links, including GitHub links inside a launcher, are preserved. If the developer included an author or project section in the launcher menu, you can find their details there.
Our site design is still evolving. We plan to make information about port creators more visible on individual game pages.
Why some launchers show APKVision notices
We use one shared script, integrated into the APK, to display our banner, a brief on-screen message (toast) and an update notice. We also use this integration in modified builds of games originally released on Google Play. In either case, an APKVision banner identifies our distribution of the file; it does not mean that we developed the original game or port.
For games originally released on Google Play, our work may include purchasing the game, preparing modified builds and publishing updates promptly. The main purpose of our branding is to discourage other APK sites from copying and republishing those files without acknowledging that work. The integration modifies the APK to add these features and is intended to preserve its core functionality.
The update notice checks our server API for a newer version, helping you find out when an update becomes available.
For many ports, we also provide the original game data alongside the launcher APK, where available. Finding compatible files, setting up the launcher and testing them together takes time. Our aim is to bring the launcher, required files and instructions together on one page.
Security warnings and file reports
We do not add malware to our files. We want visitors to return to APKVision, and protecting their trust and our reputation matters to us. Our revenue comes from advertising on download pages. We prepare our own modified builds in-house and check third-party ports and launchers for viruses and malicious code before publication.
VirusTotal combines results from multiple security engines. A small number of detections, such as five out of sixty, does not by itself prove that a file contains malware, but it does not establish that the file is safe either. The detection names, file behaviour and context need to be reviewed.
Obfuscated code, including code used by a banner integration, can trigger security detections. We have revised our banner integration with the aim of reducing false positives. This is not a guarantee that every warning will disappear or that every detection is caused by the banner.
Google Play Protect and device security tools may display warnings about apps installed outside Google Play or another official store. These warnings can have different causes and should not automatically be dismissed. No scan or testing process can guarantee that every file is free of risk.
Building more support for port creators
We are developing author accounts so port creators can publish their work on APKVision, manage their game pages and receive a share of revenue from their download pages.
Preparing major Feral Interactive releases and keeping up with other work has slowed development of the author panel. We are working to finish it as soon as possible so creators can share their projects here and earn some income for the time and effort they put into them.
Learn about creator partnerships