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Island vs ProtectedWorkProfile: catalog facts
Island	ProtectedWorkProfile
Best for: Android users who want to contain permission-hungry or constantly waking apps	Best for: Android users who want sensitive apps locked away when the screen is off
Free The homepage does not mention any cost.	Free Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.
Android	Android
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	Freezes the work profile automatically on screen off Evicts profile encryption keys from RAM All 3 strengths for ProtectedWorkProfile Freezes the work profile automatically on screen off Evicts profile encryption keys from RAM Hides work profile apps while locked
Device-bound data such as SMS and IMEI remains accessible Apps must be cloned into Island before they are isolated	Sparse documentation Small project with no published GitHub releases
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Unlicense
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Island island.oasisfeng.com play.google.com/store/apps/details Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ProtectedWorkProfile github.com/confidenseuide/ProtectedWorkProfile f-droid.org/packages/protectedwp.safespace Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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