Access Dots

Sneaky apps.

Ever swear your apps have to be listening to you or even using your camera without your permission? Well there are settings in pretty much all phones to limit this but sometimes it can be pretty difficult to tell. That’s where Access Dots comes in. This app will simply show you a dot on your screen whenever an app is using your camera or mic – much like iOS does natively. You can configure the colours and locations of these dots to stay out of your way or help catch your eye without paying a cent. Size and further customisations are behind a paywall but aren’t necessary. There’s even a log section which lets you see a history of apps accessing your mic and camera. This means if you don’t happen to catch them in the act but suspect later, as long as the app is installed they should show up. Because of the relatively light functionality, Access Dots is presented minimalistically, which makes it easy to use while still looking clean. ★★★☆☆