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NymVPN – Private VPN
Use this track when you want safer, fresher, or leaner substitutes for a specific Android app.
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How this track ranks apps
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Release freshness
More recent releases usually rank better because users need options that are still maintained.
Footprint and install size
Smaller packages score better when the track is sensitive to storage, bandwidth, or device overhead.
Ranked options
Ordered using trust, risk, footprint, freshness, and category fit signals.
#1
Odin
Odin is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 4.2 MB.
IPFS Lite node with modern UI to support standard use cases of IPFS Release snapshot: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | Size: 4.2 MB | Category: Connectivity | Package: th...
Priority score: 70
Trust score: 90
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 4.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#2
e-Passport Reader
e-Passport Reader is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 9.1 MB.
use the NFC chip to communicate with an electronic passport Release snapshot: Latest version: 3.3 | Target SDK 36 | Size: 9.1 MB | Updated: 2004-04-19 | Developer: Anton Tananaev...
Priority score: 69
Trust score: 87
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 9.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#3
OpenWrt Manager
OpenWrt Manager is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 22.2 MB.
OpenWrt Manager is an Android app in Connectivity with a clean, verified release timeline. Release snapshot: Category: Connectivity | Updated: 2003-10-22 | Developer: Hagay Goshen...
Priority score: 68
Trust score: 87
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 22.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#4
Private DNS Quick Tile
Private DNS Quick Tile is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 0.3 MB.
In order to change the Private DNS settings, this app requires the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission. Release snapshot: Updated: 2003-04-26 | Package: com.jpwolfso.privdnsqt | Deve...
Priority score: 68
Trust score: 84
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 0.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#5
Shopping List
Shopping List is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 62.4 MB.
Local syncing between devices allows coordination between users. Release snapshot: Latest version: 1.2.4 | Category: Connectivity | Package: com.jaimegonzalezfabregas.shoppinglist...
Priority score: 68
Trust score: 90
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 62.4 MB
1 versions tracked
#6
SocketChat
SocketChat is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 8.5 MB.
SocketChat is an Android app in Connectivity with a clean, verified release timeline. Release snapshot: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | Package: com.nima.socketchat | Ca...
Priority score: 68
Trust score: 84
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 8.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#7
AwakeOnLANMobile
AwakeOnLANMobile is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 15.9 MB.
AwakeOnLANMobile for Android (Connectivity) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Developer: nellogan | Package: com.awakeonlanmobile | Size: 15.9 M...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 84
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 15.9 MB
1 versions tracked
#8
BLE Manager
BLE Manager is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 4.5 MB.
A closer look at BLE Manager: release details and update history in Connectivity. Release snapshot: Developer: Petr Šatka | Size: 4.5 MB | Category: Connectivity | Target SDK 35 |...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 84
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 4.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#9
Child Monitor
Child Monitor is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 1.3 MB.
Developer: Enguerrand de Rochefort. Release snapshot: Target SDK 34 | Size: 1.3 MB | Latest version: 1.4 | Developer: Enguerrand de Rochefort | Updated: 2006-03-09 | Package: de.r...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 81
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 1.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#10
DNSNet
DNSNet is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 16.5 MB.
DNSNet allows you to take more control over what internet traffic goes in and out of your device. Release snapshot: Latest version: 1.3.6 | Size: 16.5 MB | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 84
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 16.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#11
DozeOff
DozeOff is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 0.1 MB.
Some ROMs are worse than others, with MIUI being the worst offender and AOSP being somewhat tolerable. Release snapshot: Updated: 2007-05-02 | Latest version: 1.2 | Developer: Fed...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 81
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 0.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#12
Enhanced Music Controller Lite
Enhanced Music Controller Lite is worth comparing against NymVPN – Private VPN when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 4.1 MB.
A closer look at Enhanced Music Controller Lite: release details and update history in Connectivity. Release snapshot: Target SDK 35 | Category: Connectivity | Latest version: 1.3...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 80
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 4.1 MB
1 versions tracked
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