Project author barinsta , developing alternative Open Instagram client for the Android platform, received from lawyers representing the interests of Facebook, pay Collapse project development and remove the product. In case of failure to fulfill Facebook requirements, expressed its intention to translate the trial to another level and take the necessary legal measures to protect their rights.
It is argued that Barinsta violates the use of Instagram service due to the provision of anonymous viewing and downloading Instagram social network users without registering in the service and receiving consent from users. Not having the opportunity to confront in the court of a giant corporation. The author of the project voluntarily deleted repository Barinsta ( copy stayed on Archive.org). Nevertheless, the author does not lose hope to achieve the return of the application through the attraction of public attention with the support of the community.