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    Cam Dictionary

    Android

    Cam Dictionary is a dictionary app that uses camera and OCR to search word meanings without typing. Features Google search integration, bookmark words, and includes common GRE/SAT words for learning. Contains ads.

    CITT SCORE
    78
    out of 100
    TRUSTish

    Quick Verdict

    Best for: Casual learners comfortable with Google ads

    What It Means For You

    Google serves ads inside the app, so user activity informs ad targeting. Camera input is processed via Google Vision API. No additional third-party data brokers or marketing networks receive user information beyond Google's standard services.

    Method and Limitations

    Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.

    How CITT scores an app

    Findings (9)

    Data Security

    2 total
    1 Medium
    1 Low

    Network Security

    2 total
    2 Critical

    Code Security

    2 total
    1 Critical
    1 Medium

    Privacy

    3 total
    2 Medium
    1 Low

    Third-Party Services

    Google Vision API, Google Mobile Ads, Google Play Services, Google Autocomplete API

    Security Strengths

    • ✓Code obfuscation enabled (R8/ProGuard)
    • ✓No debuggable flag in production
    • ✓Minimal logging with no sensitive data
    • ✓No third-party analytics or session recording SDKs
    • ✓Minimal third-party SDK usage
    • ✓Modern AndroidX architecture components
    What changed since the last scan

    Version diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.

    Context Tags

    ads
    camera
    sensitive data

    Package

    subedi89.ashok.camdictionary

    Version

    4.0.1

    Analysis Date

    Jan 19, 2026

    Classes Analyzed

    7,503

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    Recommendation: Acceptable

    Key Findings

    Data Security - 2 findings (1 medium, 1 low)

    Network Security - 2 findings (2 critical)

    Code Safety - 0 findings

    Privacy - 3 findings (2 medium, 1 low)

    Privacy Concerns

    What Data is Collected

    Camera input is processed to identify and translate text. The app also collects usage activity that supports ad delivery through Google's advertising platform.

    Third-Party Data Sharing

    User information is shared with four Google services: Google Vision API handles camera images, Google Mobile Ads uses activity to deliver targeted ads, Google Play Services enables core app functionality, and Google Autocomplete API powers search suggestions.

    Understanding the Scores

    • Security: 75/100
    • Privacy: 80/100
    • Data Security: 85/100
    • Network Security: 70/100
    • Code Safety: 75/100
    • Data Collection: 85/100
    • Data Sharing: 80/100
    • User Control: 82/100

    Positive Security Features

    • Third-party data sharing is contained within Google's ecosystem, keeping user information away from unaffiliated advertising networks and data brokers.

    Areas for Improvement

    • Network communication has critical-level gaps that mean data sent between the device and remote servers may not be fully protected during normal use.
    • Data handling on the device could be strengthened to better protect locally stored information.
    • Ad integration limits the ability to opt out of having in-app activity used for ad targeting.

    About This Analysis

    This scorecard is generated from automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. Scores reflect the app's security and privacy posture at the time of analysis.

    App Details

    • Package ID: subedi89.ashok.camdictionary
    • Version: 4.0.1
    • Scan Date: January 19, 2026

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