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Privacy is a big deal these days. Here are the best privacy apps for your iPhone or iPad will aim to help you better manage the security and privacy of your mobile device.
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Best free privacy apps for iPhone
Lookout: monitor apps for suspicious activity
Lookout monitors apps for suspicious activity,
You’ll also be alerted to vulnerabilities and data breaches, with advice on what to do.
Cryptomator: create local and remote vaults
Cryptomator is a free software for cloud-optimized encrypted storage of files, and can also be used locally.
It permit to create a remote vault (on a cloud of your choice) but also locally (on your phone). You can store all you data, totally encrypted.
Hotsport Shield: encrypt your data on Internet
HotspotShield VPN is a virtual private network service provider.
It allows to encrypt data sent over the internet, and prevent any hacker to intercept your data on a public WiFi network.
Firefox: limit website tracking
Firefox, is a free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, the Mozilla Corporation.
You can install additional protection add-ons to Firefox to block ads and trackers.
Robo Shield: filter sms and phone call
Robo Shield Spam Call Blocker replaces the calling button of any smartphone (dialler), even if you are not a customer of Orange.
This app automatically block unwanted calls based on their blacklist and on on yours. It is very efficient to block sales calls.
Signal: encrypt your messages and video calls
Signal is an independent nonprofit, free and open source messenger application, state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption.
Signal keeps your conversations secure. Signal don”t listen to what you write or say, and don’t send any targeted ads. There is no ads on Signal.
CTemplar: encrypt your emails
CTemplar, open source source and zero data access is an anonymous and end-to-end encrypted email to anyone who needs their communications shielded from prying eyes.
All mails send to other CTemplar, ProtonMail, etc… users are encrypted and totally hidden from anyone.
Bitwarden: store safely your passwords
Bitwarden is a free and open-source password management service that stores sensitive information such as website credentials in an encrypted vault.
Protecting your assets and data by using different password is essential. A password manager will definitely help you to generate and remember them all.
Authy: generate 2FA TOTP codes
Authy adds a second layer of security for your online accounts. This works by generating one-time passwords on your mobile devices which can be used in conjunction with your normal password to make your login nearly impossible to hack.
It you didn’t want to subscribe the option in Bitwarden, you can used totally free Authy app to generate your 2FA unique codes.
OsmAnd: use a clean GPS map
OsmAnd is a map and navigation app for Android and iOS. It uses the OpenStreetMap map database for its primary displays, but is an independent app not endorsed by the OpenStreetMap Foundation.