Camera Blocker is an application categorized under “Tools” in the Google play store. This application is developed by FRENZYCODERS and has content applicable to individuals aged 3+. It is compatible with android version 4.0 and above and was recently updated in 26-Oct-2020 the current version of the app is 1.6 and the size of the application is 4.8Mb. It is available in Google Play and it has in-app purchases that start from ₹130.00 per item which further enhances the user experience. This application has more than 100,000 installs and has been reviewed by more than 2,800 users giving it a 3.9 rating in the Google play store.
Smartphones have become a necessity in life. The constant technological innovations and advancements in the field of cellular devices have made Smartphones as capable as a modern computers. Smartphone users have unlimited options when it comes to the utility of their devices. In today’s world, a person’s entire life is saved in his/her cellular device including private pictures, bank information, personal messages, etc. the security of such data has become an area of major concern.
As the name suggests, Camera Blocker guards or blocks the user’s device’s camera against unknown applications, malware, spyware, and hackers. Camera Blocker is a camera privacy tool that restricts access to unwanted applications and prevents them from taking unauthorized pictures and videos.
Camera Blocker protects the user’s privacy from spies and also monitors which apps in the device have access to the camera provides users with the option to block cameras on specific time periods as per their requirements and also supports both front and back cameras.
Some unique features of Camera Blocker-
- Prevents unwanted spying
Camera Blocker ensures that apart from allowed applications, any other spyware or app does not have access to the user’s device.
- App Access
Camera Blocker also provides users with the option to either grant or restrict access to apps as per their choice.
- Ease of use
Camera Blocker is a light application with very less load on the device’s ram and storage and the pro version (paid) allows users to use the app on a notification or by widget panel.
- Time Interval
Camera Blocker allows users to block cameras during particular time intervals as set by the user.
Camera Blocker provides total security all around from any type of unethical or unauthorized camera access. Users will be able to access all the apps that are using the user’s camera at any point in time. It is very easy to use and takes no toll on the device’s ram or storage. This in turn ensures that users can stay relaxed against any misuse. The camera blocker itself does not take any camera access and only requires device administrator permission to block apps. It also helps in making the user’s device camera-less in case they are handing it over to their children. Users will also get notified in case they are installing any new application that requires camera access. This app supports all major android devices with version 4 and above.