Yandex Maps and Navigator

Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC · Yandex Maps and Navigator is a navigation app that guides you around the city with traffic based routes.

Bundle ID ru.yandex.yandexmaps
Version analyzed 29.4.2
Build framework Flutter
SDKs detected 16
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Yandex Maps and Navigator does

This mobile application is a comprehensive geospatial navigation and mapping platform designed for route planning, real-time traffic monitoring, and point-of-interest (POI) discovery. It integrates multi-modal transportation routing—including driving, public transit, walking, and cycling—with advanced features such as voice-guided navigation, 3D map rendering, and complex multi-stop route optimization. The application also functions as a local business directory, allowing users to filter establishments by category, operating hours, and specific attributes like cuisine type.

Observed on screen

  • Multi-Modal Navigation Engine Provides turn-by-turn directions and estimated arrival times for driving, public transport, walking, cycling, and scooter routes.
  • Real-Time Traffic and Road Alerts Displays live traffic congestion data and allows users to report or receive notifications about road events, speed cameras, and closures.
  • Advanced Route Optimization Supports the addition of multiple waypoints and features an optimization tool to calculate the most efficient travel sequence.
  • Categorized POI Search Includes a robust search interface with predefined categories for restaurants, groceries, pharmacies, and other essential services.
  • Personalized Location Management Enables users to save "Home" and "Work" addresses and create custom lists of favorite places for rapid access.
  • Interactive Map Visualization Offers 2D and 3D viewing modes, customizable map layers, and precise geolocation tracking.
  • Voice-Activated Interface Facilitates hands-free operation through integrated voice search and navigation commands.
  • Detailed Business Metadata Provides comprehensive information for local businesses, including user ratings, cuisine filters, and real-time availability status.
  • Offline and Cloud Synchronization Allows users to save map data to the device and sync saved places across multiple devices via account login.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

16 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 20 sensitive

69 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Advertise over Bluetooth sensitive

Make the device discoverable to other Bluetooth devices.

Physical activity recognition sensitive

Recognize physical activity such as walking or cycling.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION TEMPLATES standard
androidx.car.app.ACCESS SURFACE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR VENDOR EXTENSION standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR SPEED standard
Foreground service: camera standard

Required for foreground services of type camera.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY RECOGNITION standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

com.yandex.alice.icon.permission.READ STATE standard
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Set alarm clock standard

Broadcast an intent to set an alarm in the user's alarm clock app.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Schedule exact alarms standard

Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.

Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

com.yandex.permission.READ CREDENTIALS standard
com.yandex.permission.AM COMMUNICATION standard
Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

ru.yandex.yandexmaps.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ APP INFO standard
com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET COMMON DATA standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Yandex Maps and Navigator.

What does Yandex Maps and Navigator do?

This mobile application is a comprehensive geospatial navigation and mapping platform designed for route planning, real-time traffic monitoring, and point-of-interest (POI) discovery. It integrates multi-modal transportation routing—including driving, public transit, walking, and cycling—with advanced features such as voice-guided navigation, 3D map rendering, and complex multi-stop route optimization. The application also functions as a local business directory, allowing users to filter establishments by category, operating hours, and specific attributes like cuisine type. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Yandex Maps and Navigator built with?

Yandex Maps and Navigator by Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC is built with Flutter. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Yandex Maps and Navigator use?

FlyTrap detected 16 third-party SDKs inside Yandex Maps and Navigator, including AppLovin MAX, Coil and Facebook SDK. They span areas such as Ads, Imaging, Analytics and Push Notifications. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Yandex Maps and Navigator request?

Yandex Maps and Navigator requests 69 permissions. 20 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Read storage and Media location metadata. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Yandex Maps and Navigator safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Yandex Maps and Navigator requests 69 permissions (20 sensitive) and bundles 16 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Yandex Maps and Navigator available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.