Best Android apps for people who aren't super techy but still want to stay safe online?
I’m trying to put together a simple Android setup for people who want better privacy and security without having to understand a bunch of technical stuff.
Brave - probably the easiest browser switch. Blocks a lot of ads and trackers by default, so there’s not much to configure.
NordVPN - simple enough to just turn on and forget about. I looked around a fair bit and it seemed like one of the better mainstream options without making things complicated.
Cloaked - useful for data removal, keeping your real contact info off random sites, and Call Guard for spam and scam calls. Easiest to tackle multiple problems with one app.
Aegis Authenticator - good for 2FA codes without keeping everything tied to your Google account. Pretty simple once it’s set up.
Ente Photos - for people who want to move away from Google Photos but still want automatic backups and a normal app experience.
F-Droid - useful for finding open source Android apps without relying entirely on the Play Store. I wouldn’t tell a complete beginner to replace everything with it, but it’s a good place to start finding cleaner alternatives.
I’m trying to keep this focused on stuff a normal person could actually use every day. What else
would you add?