UsefulApp - Visual Effects for Android
Last updated: January 2026
UsefulApp is designed with your privacy as the top priority. We believe that a visual effects app should do exactly that - display beautiful effects - without ever touching your personal information.
UsefulApp does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data whatsoever. Everything happens locally on your device. That's it. That's the policy.
UsefulApp displays visual effects (sigils, fireworks, lightning, etc.) as a live wallpaper on your device. All processing happens locally using your device's GPU. The app:
The app may request certain permissions to function properly. Here's what they're used for:
These permissions are used solely for the app's core functionality. No data is collected or transmitted through these permissions.
UsefulApp does not integrate any third-party services, SDKs, or libraries that collect user data. There are:
Since we don't collect any data from anyone, this naturally extends to children under 13 (or any applicable age in your jurisdiction). The app is safe for users of all ages.
If we ever change this privacy policy, we will update this page. However, our commitment to not collecting your data will never change. That's a promise.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
GitHub: github.com/ltrudu/AndroidEffects
Developer: Laurent Trudu (LTrudu)