Alternative apps that can make most use of ban on Chinese apps

Following a border dispute along the Sino-Indian border, India has witnessed a rising anti-China sentiment that has culminated with India banning over 60 popular Chinese apps. Caught in the crossfire, users have been left scrambling to find the best alternatives to the banned Chinese apps. From TikTok to UC Browser and many more, the apps have enjoyed millions of users who need a quality option to switch over.

TikTok played a big role in surfacing talent from smaller towns around India. Now among the banned apps, content creators may be looking for other apps like TikTok.
An Indian alternative, Chingari is a TikTok alternative option that is quickly picking up steam.
Triller is also shaping up to be an interesting option and allows for filters and collaborative options like making group videos.
Here are the best Chinese apps alternative options to replace each of the major banned apps in India.
Categories | Chinese Banned Apps | Alternative Apps |
Social Media | TikTok | Chingari/Triller |
Productivity | Camscanner ES File Explorer | Adobe Scan/Microsoft Office Lens Solid File Explorer |
File Sharing | ShareIt | Files by Google/Jio Switch |
Utility | Clean Master / DU Battery Saver | Jio Security |
Browser | DU Browser/UC Browser | Chrome/firefox |
Video call | Mi Video Calling | Google Duo, Skype |
Chat/messaging | We Chat/ We Meet | Whatsapp/Hike/Jio Chat |
Those are our picks for the banned Chinese apps alternatives. We’ll update this list if any better alternatives become available.
Note: If you aware of any alternative, do comment down. we shall add them to the list upon verifying them.