apkeep

TLDR

Download an APK from Google Play

$ apkeep -a [com.example.app] .

Download specific version

$ apkeep -a [com.example.app]@[version] .

Download using credentials file

$ apkeep -a [com.example.app] -c [credentials.txt] .

List available versions

$ apkeep -a [com.example.app] -l

SYNOPSIS

apkeep [-a package] [-c credentials] [-l] outputdir_

apkeep downloads APK files from Google Play Store and other Android app sources. It can fetch current or specific historical versions of applications, useful for security research, app archival, or accessing region-restricted apps.
The tool authenticates with Google Play to download APKs, requiring valid credentials or tokens.

PARAMETERS

-a package

Application package name (optionally with @version)

-c file

Credentials file

-l

List available versions

-d device

Device configuration to spoof

-s source

Source: googleplay, apkmirror, fdroid

-o format

Output format

CAVEATS

Requires valid Google Play credentials for most downloads. Google may rate-limit or block excessive downloads. Downloaded APKs are licensed to the account used.

HISTORY

apkeep was developed for legitimate APK archival and security research purposes, providing command-line access to Android app stores.