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Collision

Security & privacy

Collision is a graphical checksum utility for generating and comparing hashes of downloaded or transferred files. It includes hash generation, checksum comparison, and multiple algorithms.

Open-source software
A matching hash is useful only when the expected value comes from a trusted source.

GtkHash

Security & privacy

GtkHash is a desktop checksum calculator for comparing files using several common digest algorithms. It includes file checksums, multiple hash algorithms, and digest comparison. It is aimed at users verifying downloaded files without command-line hashing tools.

Open-source software
Weak algorithms are unsuitable for adversarial integrity checks.

OpenKeychain: Easy PGP

Security & privacy

OpenKeychain: Easy PGP is an Android OpenPGP key manager for encrypting, decrypting, and signing supported data. It includes OpenPGP keys, encryption and decryption, and digital signatures.

Open-source software
Correspondents and integrated applications need compatible OpenPGP support.

AFWall+

Security & privacy

AFWall+ is an Android firewall interface that controls application network access using the system's iptables facilities. It includes application rules, multiple profiles, and rule import and export.

Open-source software
Root access is required for the firewall backend.

NetGuard

Security & privacy

NetGuard is an Android firewall that uses a local VPN interface to control applications' internet access without root. It includes per-app blocking, wi-Fi and mobile rules, and roaming controls.

Open-source software
Advanced logging, filtering, and other Pro features have separate access terms.

Rethink: DNS + Firewall + VPN is an Android network control application combining DNS choices, application firewall rules, and WireGuard connections. It includes DNS configuration, application firewall, and WireGuard profiles.

Open-source software
WireGuard endpoints and any paid VPN services are separate requirements.

PCAPdroid

Security & privacy

PCAPdroid is an Android traffic analysis application that records local application connections without requiring root. It includes connection logs, PCAP export, and traffic summaries. It is aimed at Android developers and users investigating their own apps' network behavior.

Open-source software
The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.

TrackerControl

Security & privacy

TrackerControl is an Android application for identifying and selectively blocking connections associated with tracking services. It includes tracker identification, selective blocking, and custom blocklists. It is aimed at Android users investigating which tracking services their apps contact.

Open-source software
It does not support simultaneous use with another VPN or Private DNS.

Exodus

Security & privacy

Exodus is an Android privacy inspection app that displays tracker and permission reports for installed applications. It includes tracker reports, permission reports, and per-app review.

Open-source software
Reports depend on available analysis from the Exodus platform.

AirGuard - AirTag protection is an Android utility that scans for supported Bluetooth trackers and warns about potential unwanted tracking. It includes background tracker scans, movement alerts, and supported tracker sounds.

Open-source software
Detection is limited to supported trackers and observable Bluetooth behavior.

Permission Pilot

Security & privacy

Permission Pilot is an Android permission viewer that organizes application access requests from both app and permission perspectives. It includes app permission views, permission-based lists, and system app inspection.

Open-source software
Permission visibility and behavior vary between Android versions.

Permission Manager X

Security & privacy

Permission Manager X is an Android permission management tool for inspecting manifest permissions, AppOps, and saved reference states. It includes manifest permissions, AppOps inspection, and reference states.

Open-source software
Advanced changes can require elevated privileges or additional setup.

App Manager

Security & privacy

App Manager is an Android package inspection and management application exposing detailed app components and configuration. It includes package information, tracker inspection, and APK management.

Open-source software
Some management functions require root, ADB, or other elevated access.

Shelter

Security & privacy

Shelter is an Android utility that creates an isolated work profile for selected applications and their data. It includes work profile isolation, app cloning, and app freezing.

Open-source software
Its isolation depends on Android's work-profile implementation.

Insular

Security & privacy

Insular is an Android work-profile manager for isolating applications and controlling when selected apps can run. It includes app isolation, multiple app instances, and app freezing.

Open-source software
Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile.

InviZible Pro: Tor & Firewall, DNSCrypt & I2P is an Android privacy toolkit integrating encrypted DNS and several network routing technologies. It includes DNSCrypt support, Tor routing, and I2P access.

Open-source software
Routing and DNS tools do not make all device activity anonymous.

Calyx VPN

Security & privacy

Calyx VPN is an Android VPN client connecting to the Calyx Institute's donation-supported network service. It includes VPN connections, no account requirement, and bridge support.

Open-source software
VPN routing protects traffic in transit but does not secure a compromised device.

RiseupVPN

Security & privacy

RiseupVPN is a VPN application for accessing Riseup's donation-funded network without creating a user account. It includes VPN routing, no account requirement, and simple connection controls.

Open-source software
A VPN does not protect against every form of tracking or endpoint compromise.
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