India banned 59 chinese apps. Are you looking for replacements of the banned apps? Read along to find out some awesome non-chinese alternatives for those apps.
The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking its power under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act have blocked 59 apps. It is believed that they are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, the defence of India, security of state and public order. Inputs from intelligence agencies have indicated that these Chinese apps have been used as either spyware/malware and are in clear violation of the terms of usage, compromising a user’s privacy.
With the sudden ban of Chinese applications, Indian users are now on the lookout for alternatives to replace these apps. Here is a list of some replacements:
Banned Apps Replacement for TikTok, Helo, Bigo Live, Vigo Video, VMate and Kwai:
Mitron – Banned App Replacement for Tiktok:
The Mitro App is a social application which allows you to make and view short videos as you would on TikTok. The application developer is Shivank Agarwal (IIT Roorkee student). The Mitro App is supported by all Android, iPhone & Jio Phones. This application has been developed for people to make innovative videos online.
App Features:
- Video Editing
- Short Video Making & Uploading
- Live Streaming
- Social Sharing
- Sound Tracks
- Video Mixing
- Video Framing
Download here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mitron.tv&hl=en_IN
Chingari – Banned App Replacement for Tiktok:
The Chingari App allows users to record and share short videos. The app allows its users to choose from various filters, songs, games and combine it with their videos. The app enables users to browse through several videos. They can like, share and download those videos on the platform.
App Features:
- Download/Upload Videos
- Chatting
- Sharing Content
- Browsing Through Feed
- Includes Trending News, Entertainment News, Funny Videos,Wishes, Love Quotes etc.
- Video Sharing
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.chingari.app&hl=en_IN
Dubsmash – Banned App Replacement for Tiktok
Dubsmash is a video sharing social media service application for iOS and Android. It was created by Jonas Drüppel, Roland Grenke, and Daniel Taschik. Users can choose an audio recording or soundbite from movies, shows, music, and internet trends and record a video of themselves dubbing over that piece of audio. The app allows users to lip sync over audio clips including sections of songs, movies, and famous quotes. Users can upload their own audio, and can add colour filters and text animation to their recordings.
App Features:
- Create videos with music and effects
- Edit with stickers and filters
- Watch trending Dubsmash videos
- Explore new sounds and videos
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilemotion.dubsmash&hl=en_IN
Banned Apps Replacements for YouCam Makeup, BeautyPlus, and Photo Wonder Alternative:
B612, Bestie, Pretty Makeup, Sweet Snap and Facetune 2 are good alternatives.
B612:
This is a photography app which is specially designed for selfies. Allowing you to apply dozens of filters to your images.
App Features:
- Over 50 Filters
- Lets you preview your photo
- Allows you to make collages
- Includes a timer
- Over 1500 stickers
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linecorp.b612.android&hl=en_IN
Bestie:
Bestie – Selfie Camera is an app that lets you take photos using a huge selection of filters and effects. Take as many photos as you want with the best results you’ve ever seen.
The app’s features are divided into various categories:
- Beauty
- Brush
- Stickers
You can add different makeup effects to your face, erase acne, red eyes, or add stickers, along with other options. Have fun adding sunglasses and other totally customizable effects. From the selfie window, you can take photos by applying a series of filters to give you the perfect results.
App Features:
- Skin Beautifying Effects
- Stunning Filters
- Animated Stickers
- All-in-one Selfie Camera
- Beauty Editor
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.pinguo.selfie&hl=en_IN
Pretty Make-Up
Pretty Makeup, Beauty Photo Editor & Snappy Camera is the perfect app to give yourself a full virtual makeover and take selfies with motion stickers and beauty effects. This app is filled with many amazing makeup effects. Using Pretty Makeup can help you achieve professional and beautiful photos.
App Features:
- Auto-Recognition
- Real-Time Beautifying Effects
- Snappy Camera/Motion Stickers
- Provides a full face of makeup
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=photo.photoeditor.snappycamera.prettymakeup&hl=en_IN
Sweet Snap
Sweet Snap is a photo editing app which allows you to use dozens of live stickers, apply tons of different filters, and even use a good handful of beautifying tools on your photos and videos.
App Features:
- Professional selfie app and selfie photo editor
- Unique stickers and filters
- You can make videos using the live stickers.
- Create memes with face filter
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sweetsnap.lite.snapchat&hl=en_IN
FaceTune2
Facetune 2 is a photo editor that helps you retouch your selfies. It acts as your own personal glam squad to enhance your digital look. You can get Insta-worthy pictures every time with professional photo editing tools, features and filters.
App Features:
- Retouch selfies
- Reshape contour features
- Background changes
- Many Filters
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightricks.facetune.free&hl=en_IN
Banned Apps Replacement for SHAREit and Xender:
SuperBeam is a popular alternative. You can use Wifi Direct, NFC or QR codes for sharing large files and to transmit files to and from your computer.
SuperBeam:
This app makes sharing files between Android devices a breeze. It uses WiFi direct technology or whatever WiFi connection available to transmit data at very high speeds.
App Features:
- Blazing fast transfer speeds using WiFi direct.
- Pairs devices using NFC or QR code scanning.
- Sharing with devices that do not have SuperBeam through a web interface.
- Share single or multiple files of any type (photos, videos, zip files, APK’s, contacts)
- Keeps history of all transfer operations.
- Modern Material Design user interface, with simplified send/receive screens.
- Light, dark and amoled color themes.
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam&hl=en_IN
Banned Apps Replacement for 360 Security:
Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus is one of the best alternatives.
Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus:
The most advanced cybersecurity app which gives your devices absolute protection against viruses and malware.
App Features:
- Get security recommendations
- Malware Scanner – 100% detection rate
- VPN – hide your IP & block geo-restricted content
- Account Privacy
- App Lock – lock your sensitive apps with a PIN code
- Web Protection – real-time protection for the most popular browsers
- Anti-Theft – lock, track, and wipe your phone
- WearON – extend Bitdefender Mobile Security to your smartwatch
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.security&hl=en_IN
Banned App Replacement for AppLock:
The Norton App Lock is a good alternative to the popular Chinese app, AppLock. It allows users to set a secure password or pattern lock screen to keep their Android smartphone secure and private
Norton App Lock:
The Norton App Lock will protect all the sensitive information on your device.
App Features:
- Add passcode security to apps that don’t have it
- Lock one or more app with the same 4-digit PIN pass code
- Protect your private data and photos
- Make sure you’re the only one changing your social status or posts
- Keep app content private if you share your device with kids or friends to play games or watch videos
- Add a layer of security
- Prevent those embarrassing “pocket-dial” accidents
- Choose the apps you want to lock all, some, or follow our recommendations
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.symantec.applock&hl=en_IN
Banned App Replacement for CamScanner:
Adobe Scan: PDF Scanner with OCR is one of the most trusted apps that you can use as an alternative to CamScanner. The app also offers an integrated OCR technology which allows it to instantly detect printed text and handwriting.
Adobe Scan: PDF Scanner, OCR
The Adobe Scan to PDF scanner makes any content scannable and reusable. Free, built-in optical character recognition (OCR) lets you reuse scanned content by creating a high-quality PDF that you can work with in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
App Features:
- Capture documents, books, tax receipts and more
- Enhance scans with the scanning and editing app
- Reuse with the OCR scan
- Scan anything, anywhere, anytime
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.scan.android&hl=en_IN
Banned App Replacement for ES File Explorer:
“Files by Google: Clean up space on your phone”. File Commander – File Manager & Free Cloud are two of the best applications that carry the same functionality and features as ES File Explorer.
Files By Google:
Files is an app for file browsing, media consumption, storage clean-up and offline file transfer.
App Features:
- Free up space with cleaning recommendations
- Find files faster with search and simple browsing
- Share files offline with others, fast and without data
- Backup files to the cloud to save you space on device
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files&hl=en_IN
File Commander:
File Commander is a powerful file manager which allows you to handle any file on your Android device, cloud storage or network location via a cleinterface.
App Features:
- Vault security
- Recycle Bin
- Storage Analyzer
- File Converter
- 5GB Free storage
Download here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.fileman&hl=en_IN
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