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18Birdies Golf GPS Rangefinder

Sports • 18Birdies LLC • ⭐ 4.80 • 1,000,000+

Golf Scorecard, Shot & Handicap Tracker, Range Finder, and AI Swing Analyzer

Version Varies with device 100.1 MB Everyone

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This app requests 32 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Audio android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Media Projection android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Use Exact Alarm android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Squarevalley I8birdies Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.squarevalley.i8birdies.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About 18Birdies Golf GPS Rangefinder

18Birdies is your secret to lower scores and better golf. Trusted by millions worldwide, 18Birdies combines advanced GPS technology with breakthrough game improvement tools to fine-tune your game on every course globally. 18Birdies is the best free golf GPS yardage range finder and scorecard app for Android & Wear OS Looking to improve your game? Get personalized training, drills, and tips with 18Birdies Golf School. Upload a video of your swing to our AI Swing Analyzer and receive instant feedback. Identify swing faults and get custom video tips to hit straighter and farther. Experience the largest active golf community with 18Birdies. Connect with friends, share your rounds, compete in challenges, and celebrate your best golf moments. Download 18Birdies now and transform your golf game! FREE FEATURES: -GPS RANGEFINDER: Get accurate distances to greens, hazards, and more on over 43,000 courses globally -DIGITAL SCORECARD: Easily track your rounds and gain insights into your game -HANDICAP: Get a free handicap and track how your game is trending -WEAR OS: Keep your phone in your bag with all the best 18Birdies features on your watch -STATS & ROUND HISTORY: Track your stats and performance in a few taps and view all your past rounds – forever -GOLF COMMUNITY: Connect with your friends, share your rounds, and celebrate your best golf moments -SIDE GAMES: Let us do the math and keep track of those side bets. Play 10 different games like Skins, Wolf, Dots, and Points for free -TOURNAMENTS: Live leaderboards for golf outings, leagues, or weekend competition with friends -COACH CONNECT: Get personalized feedback and analysis by connecting with your golf coach PREMIUM FEATURES: *Access a FREE trial after you download the app -CADDY+: Play every hole like a pro with accurate 'Plays Like' distances, personalized club recommendations, real-time tips for various lies and conditions, and strategic insights based on how others have tackled any hole worldwide -SHOT TRACKING: Track and get a snapshot of your shots based on distance, shot shape, quality, and power -AI SWING ANALYZER: Upload your swing videos and receive personalized feedback to improve your technique -GOLF SCHOOL: Learn golf essentials, fine-tune your swing, and master course strategies with personalized training and easy-to-follow drills -3D GREEN MAPS: Read putt breaks and see detailed slopes of the green for approach shots to help you hit it close -ADVANCED STATS: Analyze your golf game with even more charts, custom comparisons and filters -STROKES GAINED: With strokes gained scoring, you can find out where you are losing or gaining strokes against the field – just like the pros LOVE THE APP? Rate us! SUPPORT Don’t see your course in our database, want to learn more about our features, or just want to share your feedback? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. PAYMENT INFORMATION In addition to our free app, we offer three types of Premium membership: Weekly, Monthly and Annual. All…

What 18Birdies Golf GPS Rangefinder Is Used For

18Birdies Golf GPS Rangefinder appears to be a golf companion app for Android phones and Wear OS devices. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used during rounds to measure distances on the course, keep a digital scorecard, and track handicap and round history. Its sports category and GPS-related features suggest it is designed for players who want quick yardage information, scorekeeping, and basic performance tracking while playing golf.

The app also appears to support more advanced game-improvement use cases. The listed features mention shot tracking, swing video analysis, personalized tips, and golf drills, which may appeal to players trying to understand trends in their game or get feedback on technique. Permissions such as location, camera, microphone, and storage access seem consistent with GPS mapping, swing-video upload, and media-based features. It also includes community and tournament tools, so some users may use it to share rounds, follow friends, or manage casual competitions and side games.

Common uses

Check yardages to greens, hazards, and other course targets
Keep score with a digital scorecard during a round
Track handicap, stats, and round history over time
Review shot patterns and other performance trends
Upload swing videos for feedback and analysis
Use community, challenge, or tournament features with friends
Access golf tools on a phone or Wear OS watch

Best for:

golfers score tracking range finding game improvement wear os users

Related tags

App Details

Package:
com.squarevalley.i8birdies

Category:
Sports

Developer:
18Birdies LLC

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Mar 30, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.squarevalley.i8birdies
Age rating: Everyone

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