# BlockWatch - Awareness Matters

> A connected community is a protected community.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** BlockWatch.org
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,806
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-29
- **First published:** 2022-05-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp)
- **Website:** [https://blockwatch.org/](https://blockwatch.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://blockwatch.org/privacy-policy/](https://blockwatch.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

BlockWatch - Awareness Matters is an innovative mobile app focused on community well-being through situational awareness and crime prevention. It allows users to receive real-time alerts about safety concerns in their primary watched areas, promoting a connected and informed community. With features like push notifications, area monitoring, and user-validated alerts, BlockWatch prioritizes user safety by encouraging vigilance without distractions. Download now to stay safe and share with friends and family!

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.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`
- `org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp)