# 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.

- Website: https://emanuele-f.github.io/PCAPdroid/
- Source code: https://github.com/emanuele-f/PCAPdroid
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Android
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Mobile security apps](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/emanuele-f/PCAPdroid/blob/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The privacy policy states the app collects no information and processes traffic only on the device, and the Exodus report finds no trackers. | https://emanuele-f.github.io/PCAPdroid/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by optional paid features and donations, with no ads. | https://emanuele-f.github.io/PCAPdroid/paid_features |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/pcapdroid/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/mobile-security-apps/pcapdroid.md