Paranoid for Android

Name: Paranoid for Android
Rating: 3.87 (647 reviews)
Author: Albion Research Ltd

By: Albion Research Ltd

Find out which apps can spy on you

Features & Capabilities

Paranoid for Android is a powerful Chrome extension that scans all the apps installed on your device to identify any that might be spying on you. By analyzing the combination of permissions granted to each app—such as location access combined with the ability to send SMS or connect to the internet—it highlights potential privacy risks. This tool helps you understand which apps could be tracking your location, calls, or other sensitive data unnecessarily.

The extension provides an easy and free way to enhance your device security and privacy. If you find it useful, consider supporting the developer with an in-app donation to encourage future updates and improvements.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.1.23 Last updated: 2020-01-27

Creation date:

2017-06-18

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Email:

an*****@albionresearch.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

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# 138,431 ▲ 1,100

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Developed by:

Albion Research Ltd

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.albionresearch.paranoid

Email:

an*****@albionresearch.com

Website:

http://www.albionresearch.com/

User Reviews

Paranoid for Android is praised for making permissions easy to view, running with a light footprint, and helping users decide which permissions and apps to keep. It generally aids privacy awareness and clarifies what permissions mean. However, some users feel it offers limited value beyond built-in settings, express confusion about app legitimacy, and raise concerns about accuracy or completeness of the data.

Pros

Makes it easy to find and review app permissions.
The app itself uses very few permissions and has a small footprint.
Offers easy-to-view, straightforward permission information, often easier than built-in options.
Helps users decide which permissions and apps to keep or revoke, boosting privacy awareness.
Explains what permissions actually mean, helping users stay informed about what apps can do.

Cons

Not informative or provides no new insights beyond system settings (appears to offer little beyond what Android already shows).
Causes confusion about legitimacy: there are mentions of unknown apps on the device and changes in icon/name.
Questions about accuracy or reliability of the information presented (perceived not to be accurate or complete).

Recent reviews

Just used this and rediscovered why I installed it: Makes easy work of finding permissions. Doesn't request internet access or other permissions and footprint is relatively small.