5 best Parallel Space alternatives

This app is very useful if you have two accounts you want to use at the same time on one device. Basically, you can clone and run multiple versions of that application at the same time.

1. DO Multiple Accounts

One of the best copy alternatives to Parallel Space is DO Multiple Accounts. The advantage of this application is that it allows you to create more than 2 'spaces'. This means, if you want you can use 3 accounts at the same time. You can also control notifications of copied apps.

It also offers a built-in security key layer that allows you to hide password-copied apps. This app also uses little resources, so it doesn't drain the battery as fast as Parallel Space. Other features include support for Google Play Services, multiple game accounts, one-tap switching, etc.

Download the app here. 

2. Clone App

Clone App is another Parallel Space alternative. The coolest thing about this app is that apart from the basic features, it doesn't show any ads. Even if you use the free version, the ads will not show up affecting your experience. On the other hand, it has the same functions as Parallel Space, specifically supports WhatsApp and allows for a variety of color themes.

Clone App supports both 32-bit and 64-bit apps, so no apps are left behind. It comes with a built-in VPN for added privacy. However, the VPN is not very good, you should use dedicated apps is better. Other features of the app include support for space themes, emojis, and more

Download the app here. 

3. Island

Island (formerly known as Early Access) is an alternative to Parallel Space. The application was developed by Oasis Feng, founder of Greenify - an application for managing resources and energy on Android. Island offers most of the features you might expect from an app cloning app. You can isolate apps for privacy protection, clone apps to run multiple accounts, and freeze apps to completely block their background behavior.

Using these features, you can run multiple instances of the same application, protect data, and ensure that apps don't drain your battery. Island uses Android's built-in job profiles to create new spaces. So you won't have password protection to hide cloned apps. You can hide apps, but can't put them behind a vault. Anyway, you can also use an app key to create your own vault if needed. In addition, it is best to run cloned applications while maintaining data privacy.

Download the app here. 

4. Dual Apps

Dual Apps is a very popular cloning app, commonly used to manage multiple accounts on the same Android device. The app promises to keep your privacy and run copied apps without leaving a trace on your primary space. You can also use it to make the space private, meaning that only you can access that space. In addition to social accounts, this app also supports cloning of game apps with support Play Store services. When you use Dual Apps, both accounts will always be online. You can also choose to hide apps' notifications, thereby increasing security for other apps.

Download the app here. 

5. Shelter

If you don't trust the private companies that provide your data and want an open source Android app to replace Parallel Space, you should download Shelter. Shelter is a free and open source app that takes advantage of Android's 'Work Profile / Work Profile' feature to provide a separate space where you can install cloned apps. This is a great app for people who want to improve their privacy. Thanks to this functionality, all apps can run to collect data like Facebook in a container, where they can't access data outside of your profile.

Of course, you can also use Shelter to clone the app and manage multiple accounts. One of the app's favorite features is that it allows you to freeze heavy apps that run in the background or are rarely used when you don't need them. Not only is this good for privacy, but it also means cloned apps won't drain your battery too quickly. However, just like Island, you won't be able to hide cloned apps behind a password-protected vault with Shelter.

Download the app here. 

Lesley Montoya

Update 30 November 2020