Indian Govt. Banned 59 Chinese Apps Discover the Alternatives for Chinese Apps

Amid the tensions with the Chinese army in Ladakh, the Indian government has released a list of 59 apps of Chinese origin that will be completely banned from India. This list includes some of the most popular apps on the Play store and apple store like TikTok, UC browser, Clash of Kings, DU recorder, etc.

This decision is backed by an intelligence report that states that these apps are a threat to the privacy of Indian citizens. They have malware and Spyware in them that can easily be used to gather data about a particular person and even monitor their activities with mass surveillance.

The ban comes is covered by Section 69A of the IT act. It also has relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009.

List of Chinese Apps that are now Banned in India

The following is the list of the 59 Apps banned in India by the order of the Government of India:

1. APUS Browser
2. TikTok
3. WeSync
4. Likee
5. CamScanner
6. Sweet Selfie
7. Baidu Translate
8. Wonder Camera
9. DU Privacy
10. We Meet
11. Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
12. Kwai
13. YouCam makeup
14. Helo
15. Virus Cleaner
16. Club Factory
17. WeChat
18. Beauty Plus
19. Shein
20. Xender
21. ES File Explorer
22. QQ Mail
23. Shareit
24. Clash of Kings
25. UC Browser
26. QQ Music
27. QQ Newsfeed
28. Bigo Live
29. DU Recorder
30. Vault- Hide
31. Cache Cleaner DU App studio
32. DU Cleaner
33. DU Browser
34. Parallel Space
35. Mail Master
36. SelfieCity
37. Mi Video Call — Xiaomi
38. Weibo.
39. Viva Video — QU Video Inc
40. Meitu
41. Vigo Video
42. New Video Status
43. Hago Play With New Friends
44. U Video
45. QQ International
46. QQ Security Center
47. QQ Launcher
48. Vmate
49. V fly Status Video
50. Mobile Legends
51. Newsdog
52. UC News
53. QQ Player
54. Baidu map
55. DU battery saver
56. Mi Community
57. CM Browser
58. ROMWE
59. Photo Wonder

 

Alternative for Chinese Apps in India

As the apps that are very popular, you may feel that finding their perfect alternatives is tough. However, it is not so! You will find some of the best alternatives to key apps down below-

Alternative Apps for Camscanner

The best option here is to use Adobe Scan. It is not only safe but also has several better features.

Alternative Apps for Shareit

One of the best transfer options for users will be SuperBeam. NFC, WIFI Sharing, cloud sharing, etc. are other simpler alternatives as well.

Alternative Apps for TikTok in India

Chingari and Mitron are two of the Indian apps that can be described as an alternative to TikTok. However, you can switch to Instagram for now as all your favorite TikTokers are active there.

Instead of Shein, go for Indian counterpart Myntra and TataCliq for your clothing and accessory needs.

Let’s stand with our nation and be Vocal for Local!