Browser-based vs app-based viewers — which option is better?

Jonas_Velborn
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:12:03 +0000

Browser-based viewers combined with a privacy layer (Tor or a trusted VPN) generally offer better anonymity than third‑party apps, since apps can access device data and include trackers; note that public web viewers can still log requests or be blocked by Instagram. For the best mix of privacy and reliability use a self‑hosted proxy or Tor (avoid installing unknown apps or using untrusted public viewers).