# Ghostify: Anon story viewer

> Watch stories and read direct messages blindly

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.getghostify`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** the abc apps
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 714,717
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (10,013 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-03
- **First published:** 2022-09-13
- **Size:** 8.47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getghostify)
- **Website:** [https://getghostify.com/](https://getghostify.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getghostify.com/privacy-policy](https://getghostify.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"Ghostify: Anon story viewer" is an Android app that allows users to watch Instagram stories and read direct messages without the sender knowing. It provides a way to browse anonymously, although it only works for private accounts that you already follow. Your login information remains secure, as Ghostify does not access it. Please note that while it utilizes the Instagram API, it is not officially endorsed by Instagram.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.getghostify.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Does what it claims to do
- Works well for a free trial period
- User-friendly for initial experience

### Cons

- Requires subscription after a short trial
- Privacy concerns regarding anonymity
- Frequent crashes and bugs
- Issues with logging in or account access

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