ClassyShark3xodus - Scan apps for warnings vs PilferShush Jammer
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
ClassyShark3xodus - Scan apps for warnings
Checks apps for code signatures of known trackers (provided by Exodus). Also can list all classes for launchable (via the app drawer) packages. Can be used against any APK: * installed: via an app manager or built-in ApplicationInfos/PermissionInfos, * downloaded: via any file manager (long press and open with ClassyShark3xodus), * launchable installed: via the first screen list (long press to display dynamic manifest). Note: doesn't work on odexed/system packages (it's a work-in-progress). Finally, the app doesn't sync or connect to the Internet and thus cannot sneak on end users. The app is updated when Exodus updates their list of trackers: https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/api/trackers (Can display any *.xml file stored on the device.) Other features: - Selinux device & per app: appZygote + read_log + shareUser detection, - dynamic & static androidManifest, - full permissions device explorer (via Super#1), - complete apk(s) device explorer (via additional icon) - install & update Date per app, - certificate & fileSum fingerprints details at each scan. ClassyShark3xodus is based on Google's ClassyShark: https://github.com/google/android-classyshark (and apps_Packages Info: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.oF2pks.applicationsinfo/).
PilferShush Jammer
Features a passive jammer technique that engages the microphone thereby blocking other apps from using it. But does NOT listen to or record any of the audio from the microphone. It uses 0% CPU and no noticeable battery use. However is not intended to be left on permanently due to the variety of triggers that can cause audio_focus_state changes (VOIP etc). Also features an active jammer that emits tones constrained to the NUHF range of 18 kHz to 24 kHz range. User determined carrier frequency and drift limits with rate for random tone emissions depending on the device capabilities. For instance 20000 Hz carrier, drift limit 1000 Hz and rate slow - will output random frequency between 19 kHz and 21 kHz approximately every second. Audible artifacts are present during the NUHF tones but this may be changed in a future release. Experimental white noise output may not be very effective at blocking and is a somewhat annoying sound. The device speaker output may not have enough amplitude to block unwanted NUHF signals - testing will determine. * Manual start * Notification post when running * Auto stop and restart when telephony interrupts * Currently relies on audio_focus_state changes for auto-switching * Active jammer
| Feature | ClassyShark3xodus - Scan apps for warnings | PilferShush Jammer |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-Droid |
| Categories | Password ManagerProductivity | Password ManagerProductivity |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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