# Block & Protect Mic, Camera

> Block the phone's microphone & camera to protect privacy from spyware.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockcamera.protectmic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockcamera.protectmic)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.blockcamera.protectmic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JNGdev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 39,393
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (727 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2022-12-14
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 7.80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blockcamera.protectmic)
- **Website:** [https://jngdev.blogspot.com](https://jngdev.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jngdev.blogspot.com](https://jngdev.blogspot.com/)

## Description

The **Block & Protect Mic, Camera** Chrome extension is a powerful privacy tool designed to safeguard your device against unauthorized access to your microphone and camera. By blocking both internal and external attempts to activate these features, it prevents spyware and malicious apps from secretly recording audio or video.

Users can selectively block either microphone or camera access and manage permissions for individual apps, ensuring tailored protection based on personal preferences. The extension also offers scheduling features, allowing you to define when your microphone and camera are blocked—whether daily, on specific days, or during custom timeframes. Simple to use and highly effective, Block & Protect Mic, Camera is an essential shield to maintain your privacy and prevent unwanted surveillance.

## Rankings

- #331,042 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.blockcamera.protectmic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app effectively blocks camera and microphone access on many apps, offers easy setup, and works well on multiple devices without heating issues. However, complaints focus on intrusive ads without a paid removal option, inconsistent blocking performance where the camera sometimes remains accessible despite the block, power consumption concerns, and occasional app instability after reboot. Some UI and feature improvements have been noted, but overall consistent functionality remains a challenge for several users.

### Pros

- Effectively blocks camera and microphone access on many apps, providing user control over privacy.
- Easy to set up and use with a relatively unobtrusive user interface.
- Does not overheat the phone compared to similar apps.
- Recognizes newly added apps quickly and functions well on various devices and Android versions.
- Developers are responsive and updates have improved functionality for some users.

### Cons

- Contains many ads with no paid option to remove them, which annoys users.
- App sometimes fails to remain active after reboot or stops working daily, requiring manual fixes.
- Delays or inconsistencies in blocking camera access; camera can sometimes be accessed despite the app indicating it is blocked.
- Some users experience power drain due to the app.
- Issues with flashlight functionality being disabled when camera is blocked.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockcamera.protectmic)