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PrivacyScanner vs Permission Manager X: catalog facts
PrivacyScannerPermission Manager X

Best for: Android users auditing what their apps can access

Best for: Android users who want detailed control over app permissions and AppOps

Free

Free and open source under Apache-2.0, with no ads.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Android Android
  • Flags apps with risky permissions
  • Overview of all installed apps in one place
All 3 strengths for PrivacyScanner
  • Flags apps with risky permissions
  • Overview of all installed apps in one place
  • No ads or trackers
  • Manifest permissions and AppOps on one screen per app
  • Reference values highlight permissions that change
All 3 strengths for Permission Manager X
  • Manifest permissions and AppOps on one screen per app
  • Reference values highlight permissions that change
  • Active development
  • Analysis is based on permissions only, not app behaviour
  • Android only
  • Android only
  • Aimed at advanced users; AppOps settings need care
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for PrivacyScanner

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Permission Manager X

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.