# Foldscope

> The companion app for the Foldscope

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.foldscope.microcosmos`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Foldscope Instruments
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 7,710
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (51 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.29
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2020-06-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foldscope.microcosmos)
- **Website:** [http://microcosmos.foldscope.com](http://microcosmos.foldscope.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.foldscope.com/privacy-policy](https://www.foldscope.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"Foldscope" is a powerful Android app designed for users of the Foldscope microscope. It enables you to capture, focus, and scale images, making it easier to document and share your samples. With the MicrobeID feature, you can identify organisms in your images and post them on the Microcosmos platform. Organize your media and explore a global community of Foldscopers, all while enhancing your microscopy experience.

## Rankings

- #620,105 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.foldscope.microcosmos.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

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