# Houffalize: Winter 44-45

> Explore the Battle of the Bulge in augmented reality and 360° immersion.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.skyboy.houffalize`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Manatour
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,325
- **Version:** 2025.09.08
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-09
- **First published:** 2025-01-03
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skyboy.houffalize)
- **Website:** [https://overlap-factory.com](https://overlap-factory.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://houffalize-redirector.web.app/privacy.html](https://houffalize-redirector.web.app/privacy.html)

## Description

Dive into the Battle of the Bulge with a unique immersive experience using Overlap Reality®! Turn your smartphone or tablet into a time machine and relive key historical events right where they happened.<br><br>How does it work?<br> - Use the map to find one of the 5 viewing points;<br> - Start the experience with your smartphone or tablet;<br> - Relive 360° historical scenes as if you were there!<br><br>During the winter of 1944-1945, in the midst of World War II, Houffalize became a major memorial site for the Battle of the Bulge. This village witnessed intense battles between American and German forces, endured devastating bombings, and suffered tragic civilian losses, paying a heavy price for these dramatic events.<br>On January 16, 1945, troops from the First U.S. Army joined those of the Third Army, marking far more than a simple meeting: a symbolic and strategic victory signaling the beginning of Germany’s defeat.<br><br>Each immersive video, lasting 2 to 3 minutes, geolocated and in 360°, puts you at the heart of events that shaped the end of World War II.<br><br>Award-winning and accessible technology<br> - Available in 4 languages: French, English, Dutch, and German.<br> - An innovative app: developed by SKY BOY / The Overlap Factory for the City of Houffalize, supported by WALLONIA as part of the &quot;Smart Region Digital Wallonia&quot; initiative, with the collaboration of IDELUX.<br><br>Download the app now and let history transport you!

## Rankings

- #1,075,065 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.skyboy.houffalize.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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