Get the Karachiwala app

See a problem. Report it. Track what happens. Early access for Android, ahead of the Play Store release.

Android 7.0 or newer, about 90 MB. Karachiwala is independent and is not a government app.

How to install

1
Download the file
Tap the button above. Your phone may ask if you want to keep the file. Choose Download or Keep. It is about 90 MB, so use Wi-Fi if you can.
2
Open it
When the download finishes, tap Open (or find karachiwala.apk in your Downloads or Files app).
3
Allow the install
If Android says your browser is not allowed to install apps, tap Settings and switch on Allow from this source, then go back.
4
If Play Protect shows a warning
You may see "App not scanned" or "Unrecognized app." Tap More details, then Install anyway. This happens with any app that is not on the Play Store yet.
5
Sign in and report
Open Karachiwala, sign in with Google, and you are ready. Reports are taken with the in-app camera so every photo is real and recent.

Common questions

Why is there a warning? Is it safe?

Android shows that warning for every app installed from outside the Play Store. Karachiwala is built by one person in the open, with a public privacy policy, and it never asks for your phone number or gallery. We are working on the Play Store release, which removes the warning.

It says "App not installed."

You probably have an older test copy of Karachiwala. Uninstall it, then install this one. Make sure you have at least 200 MB of free space.

Which phones work?

Android 7.0 or newer. It is designed to run well on mid-range phones and slow internet.

What about iPhone?

The iPhone version is coming. In the meantime you can browse the map, city stats and leaderboard right here on the website.

Reporting does not work for me.

Reporting only works from inside Pakistan, because it records your real location at the moment of the photo. Everyone else can still browse the map and city stats.

Read our Privacy Policy or contact support.