Mobile security apps
PCAPdroid privacy rating
Open source Android app that captures and inspects the network traffic of other apps without root, using a local VPN. It can export PCAP files and decrypt TLS, with optional paid firewall and malware detection features.
Summary
PCAPdroid scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile security apps criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The privacy policy states the app collects no information and processes traffic only on the device, and the Exodus report finds no trackers.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by optional paid features and donations, with no ads.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.