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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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 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. Сводка релиза: Размер: 4.2 MB | Разработчик: LP2P | Минимальный SDK 29 | АБИ arm64-v8a, armeabi-...
Priority score: 76
Trust score: 90
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Последняя версия: 3.3 | Размер: 9.1 MB | Разработчик: Anton Tananaev | Обновлено:...
Priority score: 75
Trust score: 87
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Размер: 22.2 MB | Категория: Connectivity | Минимальный SDK 21 | Обновлен...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 87
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Категория: Connectivity | Последняя версия: 1.5 | Целевой SDK 2...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 84
Risk: Низкий риск
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.
Приложение для списка покупок с встроенным планированием питания. Сводка релиза: Категория: Connectivity | Пакет: com.jaimegonzalezfabregas.shoppinglist | Размер: 62.4 MB | Разраб...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 90
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Размер: 8.5 MB | Пакет: com.nima.socketchat | Обновлено: 2004-11-20 | АБИ arm6...
Priority score: 74
Trust score: 84
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Целевой SDK 35 | Размер: 15.9 MB | Минимальный SDK 24 | Разработчик:...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Категория: Connectivity | Последняя версия: 19 | АБИ arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86,...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Пакет: de.rochefort.childmonitor | Последняя версия: 1.4...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 81
Risk: Низкий риск
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 – это Android-приложение, связанное с чистотой и проверенным графиком релизов. Сводка релиза: АБИ arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64 | Минимальный SDK 24 | Последняя версия: 1....
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Низкий риск
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.
Разработчик: Federico Dossena. Сводка релиза: Категория: Connectivity | Пакет: com.dosse.dozeoff | Разработчик: Federico Dossena | Обновлено: 2007-05-02 | Целевой SDK 29 | Минимал...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 81
Risk: Низкий риск
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. Сводка релиза: Пакет: com.io7m.exfilac.main | АБИ arm64-v8a, armeabi, x86, x86_64 | Минимальный SDK 2...
Priority score: 73
Trust score: 84
Risk: Низкий риск
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 18.3 MB
1 versions tracked
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