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HiddenProtectedWorkProfile vs Island: catalog facts
HiddenProtectedWorkProfile	Island
Best for: Keeping a separate set of Android apps hidden from casual view	Best for: Android users who want to contain permission-hungry or constantly waking apps
Free Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.	Free The homepage does not mention any cost.
Android	Android
Hides the entire work profile from the launcher Apps are hidden automatically when the screen turns off All 3 strengths for HiddenProtectedWorkProfile Hides the entire work profile from the launcher Apps are hidden automatically when the screen turns off Public domain licence	Blocks access to contacts, photos and call logs even with permissions granted Freezes apps to stop their background behaviour All 4 strengths for Island Blocks access to contacts, photos and call logs even with permissions granted Freezes apps to stop their background behaviour Runs a second copy of an app with a different account No root required
Android only Opened through a notification, which takes some getting used to All 3 limitations for HiddenProtectedWorkProfile Android only Opened through a notification, which takes some getting used to No tagged releases on the repository	Device-bound data such as SMS and IMEI remains accessible Apps must be cloned into Island before they are isolated
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: Unlicense	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for HiddenProtectedWorkProfile github.com/confidenseuide/HiddenProtectedWorkProfile f-droid.org/packages/hidden.protectedwp.safespace Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Island island.oasisfeng.com play.google.com/store/apps/details Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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