Paranoid for Android
Find out which apps can spy on you
Paranoid for Android - Protect Your Privacy
"Paranoid for Android" is an app that scans all installed applications on your device to reveal potential privacy risks. By evaluating the permissions granted to each app, it helps you discern which applications may be spying on you. For instance, an app that can access your location and transmit it without your consent poses a risk. This free app aims to empower users to take control of their privacy, encouraging donations for future development if found useful.
App stats
Rating: 3.85 
1 ratings
(649)
Creation date: 2017-06-18
Email: an*****@albionresearch.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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App summary
Paranoid for Android analyzes all the apps installed on your device to identify apps which could be spying on you. It does this by analyzing the combination of permissions granted to each app.
For example, an app which can determine your exact location is fine: an app that can determine your location and report it back to someone else using SMS or the internet is more risky. A well-known messaging app which also tracks your location and your phone calls for no valid reason is definitely questionable, as many people have only just discovered.
This is a free app: if you like it or find it useful, please consider buying me a coffee (in app purchase) to encourage future development.
User reviews
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Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Provides detailed information about app permissions
- Helps users make informed decisions regarding app permissions
- User-friendly interface for analyzing permissions
- Saves time by summarizing app permissions
- Empowers users to protect their privacy
Cons
- Inaccurate reporting of app permissions
- Limited detail on app's exploitation of permissions
- Some users find the interface unappealing
- Not as comprehensive as built-in Android features
- Limited filtering options for permissions
Most mentioned
- The app does a good job of breaking down app permissions
- Users feel overwhelmed by the number of permissions apps ask for
- Concerns about privacy and data security
- Some users expected a different app than what was offered
- The need for better understanding of specific permissions
User reviews
So, I found a 2gb folder that had copies of all my jpeg pics in it... Not sure why ..there was even new recent stuff from when I wasnt using the app. Found it using disc space explorer, and open as photo in xplore file manager. Android/data/com.alison research. paranoid. Photo cache / each file was abound 1.5mb all numbers,no file extension 2gb total. Guys website kinda talks about the virtues of data mining... It maybe somehow be a function of the app... but im not liking it
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Nishan Hovsepian, 2021-10-11
Nishan Hovsepian, 2021-10-11Well I originally downloaded this thinking it was Paranoid Android by Radiohead....I download all my music on the Google Play store you see. Anyways, it wasn't exactly what I thought it was....but it's still a very useful app!
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Jon Pesu, 2021-07-08
Jon Pesu, 2021-07-08Totally disappointing, and the help page is uninformative and misleading. It led me to believe that there was a way to list applications, not by specific permissions, but by any uncommonly broad and/or questionable permissions. This has just a list of abilities and selecting lists apps with permissions to do that. There's very few choices, and you can't even select a bunch of permissions to show apps matching. Android has better way to select any permission and list apps. This is useless IMHO
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Jani “robsku Janegirl” Saksa, 2021-06-25
Jani “robsku Janegirl” Saksa, 2021-06-25