Is GNA Safe for Downloading Apps and Games?

Absolutely. Here’s why you can trust GNA:

A Better, Safer Alternative to Google Play

GetNowApps.com is a powerful alternative to Google Play. It allows you to discover and install any app available on the Play Store—and many more that aren’t available anywhere else.

Verified Developer Signatures

We only publish APKs that are cryptographically signed by trusted developers. This means:

  • Every app on GetNowApps.com is scanned and verified before it’s made public.
  • For apps we’ve hosted before, we compare the digital signature of each new version to the original. If it doesn’t match, we won’t publish it.
  • For new apps, we look for a matching signature across other known apps from the same developer. If it checks out, it’s published. If not, it’s rejected.

Trusted Badge & SHA1 Certificate Matching

Apps with the Trusted Badge have verified digital signatures that match official records from both GNA and Google Play. This ensures the APK is original and hasn’t been tampered with.

We use SHA1 cryptographic hash checks to verify certificate identities—one of the most reliable methods in app security. Learn more about why this method is secure from trusted cryptographic authorities.

Key Security Characteristics of GetNowApps.com

At GetNowApps.com, we are committed to ensuring a secure and trustworthy experience for our users.
Here’s how we verify and protect the apps available on our platform:

Every App Is Verified Before Publishing
All applications go through a verification process before being published. We scan each file and check for known malware signatures or suspicious behavior patterns. Our goal is to ensure users only download safe and clean apps.
Signature Match for Previously Published Apps
If a developer has already published an app on GetNowApps.com, we use cryptographic signature comparison to ensure the new version is signed with the same digital certificate as the original. This confirms that the new version is from the same trusted developer and not from a malicious source.
– If the digital signature matches, the app is considered safe and is published.
– If the signature does not match, the update is flagged and blocked from publishing.
Trust Evaluation for New Apps
For apps that have never been published before on GetNowApps.com:
– We analyze the app’s signing certificate and attempt to match it with certificates from other apps already verified by the same developer.
– If a match is found, we consider it a trusted upload and publish the app.
– If no match is found and we cannot confidently verify the developer’s identity, the app will not be published.
This prevents unknown or fake developers from uploading potentially harmful apps.
Trusted Badge: Verified and Secure
Apps that successfully pass our verification process and match trusted developer credentials receive a “Trusted Badge” on their page. This badge signals to users that:
– The app is signed by a known and verified developer.
– The APK file is original, unmodified, and safe to install.
– The app’s digital signature matches official records from Google Play or GetNowApps’ internal database.
Why SHA1 Certificate Matching is Safe
We use SHA1 fingerprinting to verify the authenticity of digital certificates. While newer hashing methods like SHA256 are more modern, SHA1 is still widely used in Android for app signing verification. It is secure when used to compare certificates—not for encryption—and serves as a reliable method for confirming developer identity.
User Safety Comes First
While we maintain strict controls, no platform is 100% immune. If you discover:
– Inappropriate or offensive content
– Apps that appear modified or suspicious
– Anything that may violate DMCA or copyright rules
Please contact us at dmca@getnowapps.com. We take all reports seriously and will remove flagged content after verification.
Trust first. Secure always.

Compliance Commitment

GetNowApps is the only app store that fully complies with the highest international security standards, ensuring maximum user protection. We align with key compliance frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, DSA, and OECD guidelines, while also adhering to SOC 2, PCI DSS, Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408), and ISO/IEC 27018. Our commitment to cybersecurity, data protection, and transparency guarantees a safe and reliable experience for all users.

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References

1. Wiki:Android application package

2. Signing Your Applications

3. Application Signature Verification: How It Works

4. Understanding Signing and Verification

5. X.509 Certificates and Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs)