Is it true that the VPN apps distributed via Play Store are worse than those from F-droid with respect to security?

  • Ulrich
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    2 months ago

    No, not true.

    1. If you’re gonna make a scam app you probably want the largest install base, and that’s going to be on Play.
    2. All FDroid apps are open source so it’s going to be very easy to see if there is shitfuckery afoot. Most scams are trying to avoid transparency as much as possible.
    • @forrgott@lemm.ee
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      162 months ago

      I think you misread OP’s question…? Both your arguments support Play apps being potentially worse, after all…

      • Ulrich
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        22 months ago

        Op didn’t make an argument. They asked a question…?

        • Jona (they/them)
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          92 months ago

          But they ask if vpns on the play store are worse than the ones on fdroid, and you reply ‘no’ even though your points lean more towards yes

          • Ulrich
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            42 months ago

            My point is neither is inherently better or worse. Many apps are available on both.

            • @CrayonRosary@lemmy.world
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              2 months ago

              You said “No, not true”, then argued precisely in favor of OPs ideas with both of your numbered points. That doesn’t seem a little weird to you?