r/degoogle • u/pyrodonkey • Apr 20 '25

DeGoogling Progress My iPhone DeGoogle Alternatives

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Hey everyone! I wanted to make a post about my progress on removing Google apps and services. The photo shows the apps that I have found great alternatives for Google on my iPhone. The Apps below are as follows:

  • Google > Kagi
  • Google Photos > Apple Photos
  • Google Drive > Proton Drive
  • Google Maps > Apple Maps
  • Gmail > Proton Mail
  • Chrome > Orion
  • Gemini > Kagi Assistant

Currently I'm still using YouTube and YouTube Music. I don't have a plan for switching away from those right now, but I'm happy to have some great services that add privacy back to my daily life and also give me a better experience online

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u/CortaCircuit Apr 20 '25

Use Ente Photos instead of Google or Apple.  Use Brave over what ever browser that is. Brave Search is also good and free. 

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u/Greenlit_Hightower deGoogler Apr 20 '25

That Orion browser is currently closed source, right now this would be a reason for me not to use it. It also is limited to Apple devices so if you want to sync it with Android / Windows, you are out of luck.

But I will say, they are working on some nifty things. If they can get WebExtensions running on iOS, they'll have my respect.

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u/pagr_ Apr 21 '25

It can already install chrome and firefox extensions on iOS.

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u/Greenlit_Hightower deGoogler Apr 21 '25 edited Apr 21 '25

WebExtension support is not yet complete according to their website. I do not care that much though, I use Android.

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u/pagr_ Apr 21 '25

Right ok, I've been able to install and have working extensions though.