Trust and verification
Verified hashes, stronger trust profiles, and lower-risk releases rise faster in the shortlist.
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Windscribe
Use this track when you want safer, fresher, or leaner substitutes for a specific Android app.
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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 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. 릴리스 요약: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | 대상 SDK 36 | 업데이트됨: 2000-03-22 | 최...
Priority score: 76
Trust score: 90
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 최소 SDK 23 | 크기: 9.1 MB | 최신 버전: 3.3 | 패키지: com.tananaev.passportreader |...
Priority score: 75
Trust score: 87
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 패키지: com.hg.openwrtmanager | 최소 SDK 21 | 업데이트됨: 2003-10-22 | 최신...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 87
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 패키지: com.jpwolfso.privdnsqt | 대상 SDK 29 | 크기: 256.6 KB |...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 84
Risk: 낮은 위험
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.
기기 간 로컬 동기화를 통해 사용자 간 협업이 가능합니다. 릴리스 요약: 최신 버전: 1.2.4 | 패키지: com.jaimegonzalezfabregas.shoppinglist | 카테고리: Connectivity | 크기: 62.4 MB |...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 90
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 카테고리: Connectivity | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | 업데이트됨: 2...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 84
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 패키지: com.awakeonlanmobile | 최소 SDK 24 | ABI x86_64 | 업데이트됨: 2...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 최신 버전: 19 | 업데이트됨: 2006-06-16 | 카테고리: Connectivity | 대상 SDK 35 | ABI...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: 낮은 위험
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.
An Open Source Child Monitor for Android Child Monitor allows two Android devices to act as a baby monitor. 릴리스 요약: 최소 SDK 21 | 최신 버전: 1.4 | 개발자: Enguerrand de Roche...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 81
Risk: 낮은 위험
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.
DNSNet은 연결성(Connectivity)에서 제공하는 Android 앱으로, 깨끗하고 검증된 출시 시각을 갖춘 깔끔한 배포 일시표를 제공 릴리스 요약: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64 | 개발자: Cha...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: 낮은 위험
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.
버전 컨텍스트가 명확한 검증된 미러 중에서 선택하세요. 릴리스 요약: 패키지: com.dosse.dozeoff | 최소 SDK 23 | 크기: 60.6 KB | 개발자: Federico Dossena | 업데이트됨: 2007-05-02 | 최...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 81
Risk: 낮은 위험
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. 릴리스 요약: 대상 SDK 34 | 개발자: Mark Raynsford | 카테고리: Connectivity | 최소 SDK 26 | 업데이트됨...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: 낮은 위험
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 18.3 MB
1 versions tracked
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