Trust and verification
Verified hashes, stronger trust profiles, and lower-risk releases rise faster in the shortlist.
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304 active apps
Windscribe
Use this track when you want safer, fresher, or leaner substitutes for a specific Android app.
304 active apps
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Fresh releases matter
How this track ranks apps
These pages are not alphabetical lists. Each track emphasizes a different decision priority.
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 Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 4.2 MB.
Odin for Android (Connectivity) with version history and verified package details. Resumen de la versión: Actualizado: 2000-03-22 | Paquete: threads.server | SDK mínimo 29 | Categ...
Priority score: 76
Trust score: 90
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 4.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#2
e-Passport Reader
e-Passport Reader is worth comparing against Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 9.1 MB.
On Android app that uses the NFC chip to communicate with an electronic passport. Resumen de la versión: SDK mínimo 23 | Paquete: com.tananaev.passportreader | Desarrollador: Anto...
Priority score: 75
Trust score: 87
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 9.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#3
OpenWrt Manager
OpenWrt Manager is worth comparing against Windscribe 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. Resumen de la versión: Desarrollador: Hagay Goshen | Categoría: Connectivity | SDK mínim...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 87
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 22.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#4
Private DNS Quick Tile
Private DNS Quick Tile is worth comparing against Windscribe 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. Resumen de la versión: SDK de destino 29 | Categoría: Connectivity | Paquete:...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 84
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 0.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#5
Shopping List
Shopping List is worth comparing against Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 62.4 MB.
Una app de lista de la compra con planificación de comidas integrada. Resumen de la versión: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64 | Paquete: com.jaimegonzalezfabregas.shoppinglist |...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 90
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 62.4 MB
1 versions tracked
#6
SocketChat
SocketChat is worth comparing against Windscribe 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. Resumen de la versión: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | Categoría: Connectivity | SD...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 84
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 8.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#7
AwakeOnLANMobile
AwakeOnLANMobile is worth comparing against Windscribe 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. Resumen de la versión: ABI x86_64 | SDK de destino 35 | Última versión: 1.0.2 | Tama...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 15.9 MB
1 versions tracked
#8
BLE Manager
BLE Manager is worth comparing against Windscribe 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. Resumen de la versión: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | Desarrollador: Petr Šatka | Últi...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 4.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#9
Child Monitor
Child Monitor is worth comparing against Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 1.3 MB.
Monitor para bebés Tamaño: 1.3 MB. Resumen de la versión: Categoría: Connectivity | SDK mínimo 21 | Tamaño: 1.3 MB | SDK de destino 34 | Actualizado: 2006-03-09 | Paquete: de.roch...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 81
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 1.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#10
DNSNet
DNSNet is worth comparing against Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 16.5 MB.
DNSNet es una aplicación Android en Connectivity con una cronología de lanzamiento verificada y limpia. Resumen de la versión: Desarrollador: Charles Lombardo | SDK mínimo 24 | AB...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 16.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#11
DozeOff
DozeOff is worth comparing against Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 0.1 MB.
Pasaporte de confianza APK: Puntuación de confianza: 81. Resumen de la versión: SDK de destino 29 | Tamaño: 60.6 KB | SDK mínimo 23 | Categoría: Connectivity | Actualizado: 2007-0...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 81
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 0.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#12
Exfilac
Exfilac is worth comparing against Windscribe when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 18.3 MB.
A closer look at Exfilac: release details and update history in Connectivity. Resumen de la versión: Tamaño: 18.3 MB | Categoría: Connectivity | SDK de destino 34 | Desarrollador:...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Riesgo bajo
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 18.3 MB
1 versions tracked
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