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:
- APUS Browser
- TikTok
- WeSync
- Likee
- CamScanner
- Sweet Selfie
- Baidu Translate
- Wonder Camera
- DU Privacy
- We Meet
- Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
- Kwai
- YouCam makeup
- Helo
- Virus Cleaner
- Club Factory
- Beauty Plus
- Shein
- Xender
- ES File Explorer
- QQ Mail
- Shareit
- Clash of Kings
- UC Browser
- QQ Music
- QQ Newsfeed
- Bigo Live
- DU Recorder
- Vault- Hide
- Cache Cleaner DU App studio
- DU Cleaner
- DU Browser
- Parallel Space
- Mail Master
- SelfieCity
- Mi Video Call — Xiaomi
- Weibo.
- Viva Video — QU Video Inc
- Meitu
- Vigo Video
- New Video Status
- Hago Play With New Friends
- U Video
- QQ International
- QQ Security Center
- QQ Launcher
- Vmate
- V fly Status Video
- Mobile Legends
- Newsdog
- UC News
- QQ Player
- Baidu map
- DU battery saver
- Mi Community
- CM Browser
- ROMWE
- 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!
1 comment
Very good! We should ban all chinise app.