Insular

Security & privacy

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
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What is Insular?

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.

App isolation

Multiple app instances

App freezing

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Android users wanting a separate space for selected applications

Before you choose

Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile. Compatibility depends on the device's Android work-profile implementation.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings app isolation and multiple app instances into the same workflow.

Create the isolated profile, add the applications that need separation, and use freezing controls after confirming the profile's data and account boundaries.

What to keep in mind

Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile.

Compatibility depends on the device's Android work-profile implementation.

How to use it well

Insular fits Android users wanting a separate space for selected applications. Create the isolated profile, add the applications that need separation, and use freezing controls after confirming the profile's data and account boundaries.

Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile. Compatibility depends on the device's Android work-profile implementation. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Insular free?

The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile.

Can I use Insular for app isolation?

Yes. Insular includes app isolation. Create the isolated profile, add the applications that need separation, and use freezing controls after confirming the profile's data and account boundaries.

Does Insular need device administrator permission?

Device administrator permission is required to create the work profile.

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