Mobile security apps
Shelter privacy rating
Open source Android app that uses the work profile feature to run cloned or separately installed apps in an isolated space, and can freeze them when they are not in use.
Summary
Shelter 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 Exodus report finds no trackers, and the app does not request internet access.
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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?
Free volunteer project distributed through F-Droid, with no ads or paid tiers.
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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.