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Tandem: Language exchange

Education Tripod Technology GmbH ⭐ 4.10 10,000,000+

Practice a language with native speakers and take it to the next level.

Version 6.21.1 163.2 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 31 permissions requested View details

This app requests 31 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.
⚠️ 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.
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 Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY 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 Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES 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 Providers Gsf Permission Write Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.WRITE_GSERVICES 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 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.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
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 Disable Keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD 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 Download Without Notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION 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.
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 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 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 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 Foreground Service Microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE 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 Camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA 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 Playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK 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.
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 Use Full Screen Intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT 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 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 Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS 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 Net Tandem Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission net.tandem.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.
⚠️ 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.

About Tandem: Language exchange

Practice a language with native speakers and take it to the next level. Whether you’re aiming to learn a new language or improve fluency in one you already know, having engaging conversations with an exchange partner makes all the difference. You can even learn a language with international friends while expanding your skills and cultural understanding. Whatever your language goal is—language learning for travel, business, or personal growth—you can reach it while meeting new people and making friends around the globe. It’s easy: just choose a language you want to learn, find a Tandem member with similar interests, and you’re ready to go! Once you’re connected, the real fun begins! Learn from each other, practice speaking, and find fluency faster through conversation practice! Text, call, or even video chat—communication with your language exchange partner is as flexible as you need it to be. It’s the perfect way to meet people and improve your language skills at the same time. With Tandem, you can learn languages through 1-to-1 chats or with Parties, the ultimate group learning audio space. There are millions of Tandem members waiting for you, so find your people and start speaking their language today! Choose from over 300 languages: - Spanish 🇪🇸🇲🇽 - English 🇬🇧🇺🇸 - Japanese 🇯🇵 - Korean 🇰🇷 - German 🇩🇪, - Italian 🇮🇹 - Portuguese 🇵🇹🇧🇷 - Simplified and Traditional Chinese 🇨🇳🇹🇼 - 12 different sign languages, including American Sign Language. DOWNLOAD TANDEM AND LEARN A LANGUAGE NOW! Tandem unites people across borders through language learning. Whether you’re looking to make international friends, talk to strangers, or connect with others who are passionate about languages, Tandem has it all. BETTER VOCAB Skip the tricky grammar tests and random phrases. Tandem allows you to focus on meaningful conversation practice, centered around topics you care about. PERFECT PRONUNCIATION Want to sound like a native speaker? One way to help is to practice a language with your exchange partner until you’ve mastered every word and phrase. SOUND LIKE A LOCAL Practice a language with voice notes, audio, and video chats until you sound like a native speaker. No matter If you’re looking for tips on pronunciation or want to speak more casually in your fluency. MAKE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS Tandem connects you with international friends who share your passion for language learning. You’ll not only practice speaking, but also gain insights into various cultures. IMMERSIVE GROUP LEARNING Experience group learning like never before with Tandem’s interactive Parties! Use them to practice a language by listening in on group conversations or take the lead and start your own language Party. GRAMMAR TIPS & TRICKS Use translation features and text corrections to master grammar from the first try, whether you are perfecting everyday speech or understanding formal speech. App Access Permissions: Optional permissions: - Location information: Required to use the Nearby feature to see…

What Tandem: Language exchange Is Used For

Tandem: Language exchange appears to be a phone app for learning languages through direct conversation with native speakers and other learners. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used by people who want to practice speaking, build vocabulary, and improve pronunciation in a more interactive way than solo study apps.

The app also seems suited to social language exchange, where users match with people who share similar interests and communicate by text, voice, call, or video. That makes it useful for everyday practice, travel preparation, business communication, or general language improvement. The mention of over 300 languages, including sign languages, suggests it supports a wide range of learning goals.

Several permissions line up with communication features: camera and microphone access may be used for video chats and voice messaging, while storage permissions may support saving media or shared content. Network access is expected for real-time chat, notifications, and account-based messaging. Since this is an education-focused phone app, it appears best for learners who want frequent practice and language exchange in a mobile, conversational format.

Common uses

  • Find language exchange partners for conversation practice
  • Use text chat, voice messages, calls, or video chat
  • Practice pronunciation and everyday speaking skills
  • Meet international users with similar language goals
  • Support travel, study, or business language learning
  • Join group audio spaces for shared practice
  • Use on a phone for regular mobile language study
Best for:
language learners conversation practice travel prep social learning phone app

App Details

Package:
net.tandem
Category:
Education
Developer:
Tripod Technology GmbH
Version:
6.21.1
Updated:
Mar 25, 2026
Min Android:
8.0
Age Rating:
Teen
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: net.tandem
  • Age rating: Teen

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