# BlackBerry Workspaces

> Workspaces is the leading secure enterprise file sync and share solution

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.watchdox.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BlackBerry Corporation
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 1,437,805
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (772 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.6.1.618
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-07
- **First published:** 2012-11-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watchdox.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.watchdox.com](http://www.watchdox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.blackberry.com/en/legal/privacy-notice](https://www.blackberry.com/en/legal/privacy-notice)

## Description

BlackBerry Workspaces is a leading secure enterprise file sync and share solution designed to protect critical documents across any tablet, smartphone, web browser, or PC. It empowers users to access, manage, and collaborate on files seamlessly with authorized collaborators. Key features include syncing file versions across devices, offline viewing capabilities, document check-in/check-out to prevent conflicts, and powerful annotation tools for Office, PDF, and image files.

Users can edit Microsoft Office documents both online and offline, ensuring productivity without compromise to security. To access BlackBerry Workspaces, a valid license is required. With comprehensive control and security features, BlackBerry Workspaces is ideal for enterprises prioritizing document confidentiality and collaborative efficiency.

## Rankings

- #55,236 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_PASSWORD_COMPLEXITY`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.watchdox.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.watchdox.android.permission.WATCHDOX_API`

## Review summary

The reviews are mixed: many positives (Good/Excellent/VeryGood) exist, but reliability and usability issues dominate. Users report stalls/crashes, slow/offline access, and a poor search experience, along with concerns about updates and support. A few users are compelled to use the app for work despite these drawbacks.

### Pros

- Generally positive sentiment with descriptors like Good/Excellent/VeryGood/Great.
- Some users express affection for the app (e.g., 'I lv the app', 'Its BB love it').
- A few reviewers indicate the app is usable for work contexts.

### Cons

- Frequent performance problems: stalls, loading delays, and crashes when opening content/PDFs.
- Offline access is unreliable or slow, and the search function is often described as useless.
- Perceived lack of ongoing support or updates from Blackberry.
- Some users are forced to use it due to work requirements.

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