# Belfry

> The operating system for modern security companies

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.belfrysoftware.belfryapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Belfry Software
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 33,545
- **Rating:** 3.34 / 5 (160 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2022-10-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.belfrysoftware.belfryapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.belfrysoftware.com](https://www.belfrysoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.belfrysoftware.com/privacy-policy](https://www.belfrysoftware.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Belfry is a comprehensive operating system designed specifically for modern security guard service companies. Developed by industry veterans, this platform integrates key functionalities such as scheduling, time and attendance tracking, tour confirmation, and report filing to streamline operations.

The Belfry mobile app fosters seamless engagement between security officers and back office staff, enhancing communication and operational efficiency. Its intuitive design empowers officers with productivity tools that simplify daily tasks, making it an essential solution for security companies aiming to modernize and optimize their workforce management.

## Rankings

- #359,849 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.belfrysoftware.belfryapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

The most frequently mentioned points are that Belfry is easy to use and offers helpful scheduling and shift features for security staff. The most common complaints are heavy battery drain from constant location tracking, frequent glitches and crashes, and clock-in or clock-out failures. Reviewers also repeatedly cite excessive or duplicate notifications and problems accessing paystubs or receiving MFA codes. Several reviews are very short or vague, so they add little detail.

### Pros

- Easy to learn and use
- Sleek, user-friendly design
- Useful all-in-one features for security staff, such as schedules and shift reminders

### Cons

- Heavy battery drain from constant GPS location tracking
- Frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing
- Problems clocking in and out, including automatic clock-outs and timekeeping errors
- Excessive or duplicate notifications
- Problems accessing paystubs and receiving MFA codes

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