Summary of Reddit Comments on "Secret App"

Telegram and Viber

Telegram: Offers secret chats and a unique PIN lock feature. Users can hide chats and it has advanced functionalities. Pros include strong security features like secret chats, while cons include potential detection by suspicious partners.
Viber: Allows chats to be hidden within the app with a unique PIN for each chat. Chat locks after leaving the app, providing high privacy. Users may be uncomfortable using real phone numbers for added security. Pros include high privacy for chats, but cons include less functionality compared to Telegram.

Browser Apps for Privacy

Firefox Focus and DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser: Lightweight browsers with features like automatic data clearance for privacy. DuckDuckGo can be locked using touch/face ID. A drawback is that they may look like regular browsers.
iCab Mobile: Allows setting up profiles locked with passwords and Face ID. The app’s icon and name do not resemble typical browsers, enhancing privacy.

Additional Apps

Calculator App: Can open a private browser for added privacy.
Words with Friends: Contains a chat feature that seems innocent and less suspicious.
Creating a New Email Draft: Users suggest maintaining a shared draft email for secret communication with someone known.
Gmail with Secret Folder: Offers a secret folder for pictures, useful for privacy.
Clock Lock Secret Photo Vault: Hides photos, screenshots, and downloads behind a clock app with a specific time to access.

Concerns and Suggestions

Emphasize the need for privacy boundaries and the challenge of hiding apps extensively.
Some users recommend monitoring battery usage to check for suspicious apps.
Consider creating email accounts or using less suspicious apps for secret communication.
Raise awareness about the need for secure and private communication methods.

Policy and Security Issues

Questions about Google Play Store's app approval process and the lack of inspection of source code.
Calls for transparency in listing affected apps and the developers responsible.
Concerns about privacy breaches and the need for stricter app approval measures.
Inquiry about the effectiveness of Google’s security systems like Bouncer for Play Store.

This summary provides insight into various apps and methods for maintaining privacy, concerns about privacy breaches, and suggestions for secure communication practices.