# Ingwe Research Program

> Leopard monitoring & citizen science

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ingwe.project`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ingwe Research Program
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 151
- **Version:** 2.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2026-07-02
- **Publisher country:** ZA
- **Size:** 135 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ingwe.project)
- **Website:** [http://www.ingweresearchprogram.org](http://www.ingweresearchprogram.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ingweresearchprogram.org/privacy-policy](https://www.ingweresearchprogram.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Spotted a leopard? Your sighting could make a difference.<br><br>Ingwe is a citizen science app that connects wildlife enthusiasts, guides, and conservation professionals across South African reserves and non-protected areas. <br><br>Contribute to real research: Your observations go directly into active ecological studies — helping researchers track movements, understand behaviour, and improve conservation outcomes.<br><br>What you can do:<br>- Submit leopard sightings from the field<br>- Upload photos/videos and camera trap footage<br>- Access leopard identification information<br><br>Built for everyone: Whether you&#39;re a first-time safari guest or an experienced field guide, Ingwe is designed to be simple to use. Guests can contribute sightings without registering. Reserve staff and researchers can access additional features through a verified account.<br><br>Your data is protected: Ingwe is fully POPIA-compliant. Your personal information is kept secure and used solely for conservation research purposes. Full terms are presented at registration.<br><br>Join the effort to monitor and protect leopards across South Africa&#39;s reserve network.

## Rankings

- #1,886,575 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.ingwe.project.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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