Android app trust
Android app safety and install notes.
CatWorldly Android apps are currently distributed as direct APK downloads through GitHub and NovaStore, not through Google Play. This page explains what the apps do, how updates work, what to check before installing and how to uninstall.
Plain-English install summary
What NovaStore is
NovaStore is the small CatWorldly-owned installer/updater used before CatWorldly is available through a mainstream app store.
What to check
Install only from CatWorldly pages or yustein/NovaStore GitHub releases, then compare the SHA-256 checksum below if you want file-integrity confirmation.
What to avoid
Do not install a CatWorldly APK from reposted mirrors, shortened links, comments, messages or unofficial app stores.
Privacy and permissions
Expected app behavior
The current CatWorldly app is meant for reading CatWorldly content, opening comics/games, checking updates, using local notifications and showing a home-screen widget. Android shows the exact permissions before installation or first use.
Normal CatWorldly web pages may still use CatWorldly first-party visitor insights and enabled site services described in the Privacy Policy.
The MVP intentionally does not use Firebase push notifications; alerts are local and based on periodic app refreshes.
CatWorldly does not need contacts, microphone, camera, payment or precise location for the current reader/app/game use case. Do not install if Android shows an unexpected permission prompt.
File integrity
Current APK checksums
Use these SHA-256 hashes to confirm the APK you downloaded matches the current CatWorldly-listed file. If a new release appears, check the linked GitHub release page for the current artifact.
c61ae8ca4a58a48d9db159832266117a6550a0787e88cbb9cad2930e09703ee2
1bbe1d72f601f10610f4cb9bfbb732ccd374d862bb54028593f0a24c8c0c084b
Install and uninstall
Use NovaStore first, and remove it like any Android app.
Install NovaStore, then install CatWorldly from inside NovaStore for the cleanest update path. Direct APK downloads remain available for users who prefer one-off installs.
- Download from CatWorldly or the linked yustein/NovaStore GitHub release.
- Approve Android sideloading only for the browser/file app you intentionally used.
- Open NovaStore, install CatWorldly or Clawcycle, and use NovaStore for future app updates.
- To uninstall, use Android Settings > Apps, choose CatWorldly, Clawcycle Havoc or NovaStore, then tap Uninstall.
Google Play status
Why GitHub/NovaStore for now?
CatWorldly is using GitHub releases and NovaStore while the Android app is young and changing quickly. A mainstream app-store listing can come later; until then, this page exists so readers can see the install route, file versions, checksums, update logic, privacy posture and uninstall path before deciding.