# Peakview \[Trial\]

> Peakview is an application for peak identification.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PeakView](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PeakView)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.PeakView`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Peakview Team
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 326,930
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (768 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-05
- **First published:** 2014-09-20
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 9.70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PeakView)
- **Website:** [https://www.peakviewer.com/](https://www.peakviewer.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://peakviewer.com/privacy-ad.php](https://peakviewer.com/privacy-ad.php)

## Description

Peakview is an innovative augmented reality (AR) application designed to help outdoor enthusiasts identify mountain peaks effortlessly. By overlaying peak names directly onto your mobile device's camera view, it simplifies understanding your environment during hikes and climbs.

Supporting regions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, Peakview offers extensive coverage, including complete data for Japan, Taiwan, and New Zealand. The app enhances your outdoor experience by combining technology with nature, making it an essential tool for climbers and hikers seeking real-time mountain identification. For detailed usage, users can refer to the comprehensive PDF manual and an instructional video linked on the official website.

## Rankings

- #125,159 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.PeakView.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app useful and simple for identifying mountains by pointing their camera, aiding hikers and travelers. However, many report frequent crashes, calibration issues causing the mountain names to misalign, and app instability even when mounted. Some users mention the downloading process is cumbersome. Those who experience these issues tend to find the app frustrating, while others appreciate its core functionality.

### Pros

- Helps identify mountains easily by pointing the camera
- Useful for travelers, hikers, and trekkers
- Simple and helpful interface
- Helpful for mountain enthusiasts to identify peaks
- Provides interesting and accurate mountain names with minor calibration issues

### Cons

- App frequently crashes, especially when downloading geographic areas
- Calibration issues cause mountain names to not align precisely with the camera view
- App is sometimes buggy and unstable
- App bounces or is unstable even when the phone is mounted
- Downloading geographic data and instructions are extensive and might be unnecessary

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PeakView)