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 (5.2.5-rc0)

Bug fixes and small improvements, so your AirPods keep showing the right battery levels on your phone.

What changed in this version: capod.darken.eu/changelog

Something broke or behaves oddly after updating? Tell me via Settings > Support. It's a one-person project, so replies can take a little while, but every report gets read.

Anti-features

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

  • NonFreeAssets

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
5.2.5-rc0 current
4f2a9f127e14fa73…
2026-09-07 8.8 MB API 26
5.2.4-rc0
874e3edf52f81344…
2026-08-26 8.7 MB API 26
5.2.3-rc0
2e386bdb15f3a3be…
2026-08-19 8.7 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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