Shelter uses Android’s Work Profile to isolate apps and their data, providing a free and open source tool for managing a separate app space.
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Shelter uses Android work profiles to isolate selected apps from the rest of the device.
About Shelter
Shelter is an open-source Android app that uses Android's Work Profile feature to create an isolated space for selected apps. You can install apps into that space, or clone them there, so they are kept apart from the rest of your device. It suits Android users who want to keep selected apps in a separate work profile. Its features are limited to what Android's Work Profile APIs allow, and the project is in maintenance mode. It is distributed through F-Droid and a custom F-Droid repository.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Installs selected apps into a separate work profile
- Lets you install a second copy of the same app
- Freezes work profile apps when they are not in use
Best for: Android users who want to keep selected apps in a separate work profile.
Good for
- Built on Android's exposed Work Profile APIs
- The author says it will keep up with new Android versions
Watch out for
- Feature set is limited to what the unprivileged Work Profile APIs allow
- Few new features are planned, and the project is in maintenance mode
- Its protection depends on the Work Profile implementation of your Android OS
- Switching between builds with different signatures requires uninstalling Shelter first
Shelter at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shelter FAQ
How do I uninstall Shelter?
Delete the work profile first in Settings, under Accounts. Then uninstall Shelter as you would any app.
Where can I ask questions?
Use the mailing list, since GitHub issues and pull requests are not checked regularly. A Matrix chat room is also available.
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