CAPod - Companion for AirPods

CAPod - Companion for AirPods

CAPod is a companion app for AirPods on Android.

Matthias Urhahn System

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Description

CAPod is a companion app for AirPods.

Features:

* Battery level for pods and cases.
* Charging status for pods and case.
* Additional infos about connection, microphone and case.
* Can receive and show all nearby devices.
* Ear detection with automatic play/pause.
* Automatically connect device and AirPods.
* Show popup when case is opened.

CAPod is ad-free. Some features require an in-app purchase.

Most popular AirPods and Beats devices are supported.
If your device is similar to AirPods but not yet supported, send me a short mail.

Got a cool idea for a new feature? Reach out!

What’s new (5.2.1-rc0)

🐛 Bug fixes, 🚀 performance boosts, maybe even ✨ new features.

Changelog: https://capod.darken.eu/changelog

FYI: It’s just me here — thanks for understanding if replies take a bit. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeAssets

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
5.2.1-rc0 current
e64ffdb7705bc111…
2026-07-10 8.5 MB API 26
5.2.0-rc0
43e0db6766fd53b6…
2026-07-05 8.5 MB API 26
5.1.10-rc0
528999cab41a7f3c…
2026-06-24 8.3 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Display over other appsDraw content on top of other apps.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
  • Location in backgroundDetermine the location while the app is not open.
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
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  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Bluetooth connectionConnect to paired Bluetooth devices.
  • Bluetooth scanSearch for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • capod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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