[2025 Latest Edition] Is That App Really Safe? AntiSpyPhone's Reliable Way to Choose Apps
The apps on your smartphone
What if one of them was secretly monitoring you?
In fact, among the millions of apps available on Google Play and the App Store, many request excessive access rights such as "contacts," "location," and "microphone." Some even pretend to be "AI translation apps" but actually function as eavesdropping tools.
This time, the AntiSpyPhone development team will share the golden rules for choosing safe apps.
Don't be fooled by appearances! 5 rules for choosing safe apps
- Don't trust reviews too much
Even if there are many 5-star reviews, they might be fake. Check "what the app accesses" rather than the rating.
- Always check "permission rights"!
If a flashlight app accesses contacts or other unnatural permission requests appear, uninstall immediately.
Long-press the app and check permissions from the app info.
Pay special attention to permissions like microphone, camera, location, sensors, and contacts.
- Prioritize domestic or OSS (open source)
Be especially cautious with Russian or Chinese apps. Choose apps with clear origins and regular updates.
- Do not install apps from sources other than AuroraStore
Avoid direct installation of .apk files as much as possible.
If you want to download APK files, use F-droid.
- Use browsers with fine-grained permission control like Vanadium
We live in an era where tracking happens even via browsers. The synergy of privacy-focused browsers and OS is important.
“App Safety Check Techniques” you can do with AntiSpyPhone
- Check apps using microphone/camera/location in Settings → Permission Manager
- Block internet access per app (e.g., if a calculator app is communicating, that's a no-go)
- Separate profiles and run suspicious apps in isolated areas
AntiSpyPhone includes sandboxing ( technology to run applications and processes in isolated environments). Make good use of the profile feature
Summary
Apps are modern digital items with both "convenience" and "danger."
Free does not mean safe; rather, you might be "losing personal information for free."
With AntiSpyPhone, you can visualize the risks hidden in apps and protect your digital life.
Why not review the apps on your smartphone right now?
