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CommCare on Windows Pc

Developed By: Dimagi, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 3.314 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.54.1
Size 26.8 MB
Release Date November 01, 24
Category Libraries & Demo Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC. [see more (17)]

What's New:
* Fixed zip path traversal vulnerability* Fixed issue with Audio Recording widget crashing on start [see more]

Description from Developer:
Used in over 50 countries, CommCare (www.commcarehq.org) is the most widely adopted, technically advanced, and evidence-based mobile platform for low-resource settings. CommCare is... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download CommCare and install on Windows PC. CommCare is free Libraries & Demo app, developed by Dimagi, Inc.. Latest version of CommCare is 2.54.1, was released on 2024-11-01 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of CommCare is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,314 users, 228 users had rated it 5*, 2,399 users had rated it 1*.

How to install CommCare on Windows?

Instruction on how to install CommCare on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install CommCare on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install CommCare using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "CommCare" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install CommCare on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "CommCare" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Used in over 50 countries, CommCare (www.commcarehq.org) is the most widely adopted, technically advanced, and evidence-based mobile platform for low-resource settings. CommCare is easily customizable, open source, and supports frontline workers (FLWs) across 200+ projects in over 50 countries. FLWs use CommCare to track and support their clients with registration forms, checklists, SMS reminders, and multimedia. Mounting evidence indicates that this leads to improved frontline worker performance, better reporting, and better client practices and education. CommCare is the only platform for FLWs that is open source, supports longitudinal client tracking, is specialized for low-literate users, runs on Java and Android phones, runs offline, integrates SMS for performance improvement, and has an application builder designed for non-programmers. CommCare is also used to build rapid diagnostic tools and medical reference libraries, allowing users to flag critical cases to appropriate parties.


Features include:

Counseling messages
Supports multiple languages
Data collection
Interactive multimedia
Branching logic
GPS Integration
Runs on Android and Java feature phones
Offline usage and storage
Web-based reporting
SMS-enabled
* Fixed zip path traversal vulnerability
* Fixed issue with Audio Recording widget crashing on start
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to record audio.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.