Tubester

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Editor's Overview

Tubester is a game helper application developed by Pascal Koenig, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.0 weighing in at 15.9 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 15.9 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Pascal Koenig" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Tubester lets you play the Hitster music board game using YouTube instead of a
Spotify subscription. Point it at the QR code on a card and it opens the matching
song in an external player of your choice, such as NewPipe or the YouTube app.

A Hitster QR code contains only the card's identity, not the song. Tubester reads
the language and card number, looks the card up in the community
"songseeker-hitster-playlists" dataset to find the exact track, and hands the
YouTube link to your external player.

To keep the round fair, Tubester shows a "turn the phone upside down" hint and a
short countdown before playback starts, because the external player displays the
video title. The answer (year, title and artist) stays hidden behind a Reveal
button. For a fully spoiler-free experience, set NewPipe to open links in the
background so no title is ever shown.

Features:

* Scans Hitster QR cards with a fast, on-device, fully open-source scanner.
* Plays songs through an external player (NewPipe recommended, or YouTube).
* Spoiler-safe game flow with a flip-the-phone hint and hidden answer.
* Supports many sets and expansions via the community mapping dataset.
* Caches mapping data on device.

Privacy: no accounts, no ads, and no analytics or tracking. Tubester needs only
the Camera permission (to scan) and Internet (to fetch mappings and open links).

Note: Tubester is not affiliated with Hitster or its publishers, Spotify, Google
or YouTube. It relies on YouTube, a non-free network service.

Details

Version	v1.0
Size	15.9 MB
Developer	Pascal Koenig
Category	Game Helper
Package	org.codeberg.pako.tubester
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tubester free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Tubester require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Tubester safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Pascal Koenig. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Tubester?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install Tubester

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded org.codeberg.pako.tubester.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Tubester» by Pascal Koenig and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.