I’ve seen several apps on the Play Store and App Store promising to show stories from private accounts. Are any of these actually functional and safe, or do they risk getting my own account banned for violating terms of service?
Using third-party apps to view private Instagram stories can be risky. Many of these apps may not work as advertised and could compromise your account security. Instagram’s terms of service prohibit accessing data in unauthorized ways, and using such apps could lead to your account being banned. It’s best to avoid these apps and respect users’ privacy settings on Instagram to keep your account safe.