Shelter

Run apps in isolation and protect your privacy with Shelter, an app isolation tool that creates a secure, separate environment for your applications. By using a dedicated work profile, Shelter ensures that installed apps cannot access data from other applications or your personal information, giving you complete control over what each app can reach.

Keep your device secure and clutter-free by isolating untrusted apps or ones you rarely use. Shelter freezes background processes running in the isolated profile, preventing unnecessary drain on system resources and battery life. This means you can safely test new apps, handle potentially risky downloads, or use apps you're unsure about without worrying about system-wide data exposure. The isolated environment acts as a barrier between your sensitive information and any app behavior you want to monitor.

Clone your favorite apps to run multiple accounts simultaneously on a single device. This feature is especially valuable for social networks, messaging platforms, and gaming apps where you might want to maintain separate profiles. Switch between cloned instances instantly without logging in and out repeatedly. Whether you're managing personal and work accounts, testing different social media profiles, or simply want the convenience of dual accounts, app cloning delivers the flexibility you need.

Shelter uses Android's work profile implementation to create and maintain isolated environments, a system-level feature designed for enterprise security. However, the isolation provided is not a complete sandbox—it relies on the underlying Android security framework and manufacturer implementation. On some devices, particularly Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phones with MIUI, the work profile implementation may cause compatibility issues, so installation is not recommended on these devices.

For optimal performance, Shelter requires device administrator permissions and works best on Android 7.0 and higher. While Shelter provides strong privacy protection for everyday use, it should not be considered a replacement for dedicated security sandboxing against advanced threats. If your device contains kernel vulnerabilities, firmware backdoors, or other system-level exploits, determined attackers might still find ways to circumvent app isolation. However, for standard privacy protection against data leakage between apps and background process management, Shelter is a reliable choice that puts security in your hands.