๐๐ป Open source apps for Android
This repository of free and open source apps for Android lets you download the latest version of popular FOSS applications safe and secure. Unlike other services, OpenAPK always serves the most recent APK files so you are up to date.
Latest Releases
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Featured Apps
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Updated Apps
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PassVault A secure, 100% offline password manager. โ 117
Readwide Local-first reader and file browser โ 22
Wikipedia Official feature-rich viewer of the free online encyclopedia โ 3,001
Hermes Agent Fork Run local AI models with chat, files, voice, and Android tools โ 151
Liseur An open-source EPUB reader and calibre-web or Komga client โ 7
Amber Nostr event signer for Android โ 338
The Universe Decides Can't decide? Let the universe choose. โ 4
Conceal Mobile Secure mobile client for the Conceal Network web wallet. โ 0
AgePony Post-quantum file & message encryption with age. On-device, private, no ads. โ 10
ntodotxt Managing your todos within a todo.txt file locally or via webdav โ 219
Cyclauncher Fast, accessible launcher focused on speed and one-handed use โ 6
FFShare Compress image, video and audio files through ffmpeg before sharing them โ 1,070
New & Noteworthy
Games
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Unciv
โ 11,092
Chaldea
โ 631
Moonlight Game Streaming
โ 2,185
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
โ 5,906
PPSSPP
โ 11,640
SuperTuxKart
โ 4,894
idTech4A++
โ 519
Gauguin
โ 208
Minetest
โ 10,788
Lemuroid
โ 2,641
Lichess
โ 2,446
J2ME Loader
โ 1,785
Easter Eggs
โ 1,253
Ricochlime
โ 160
Chip Defense
โ 195
POPULAR APPS
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Magisk The Magic Mask provides root access and additional modules to further enhance your device. โ 58,846
Termux Terminal emulator with packages โ 41,524
Winlator Run Windows apps on Android โ 17,848
NewPipe Lightweight app that lets you watch and listen to media from various platforms. โ 39,079
ClashMetaForAndroid A rule-based tunnel โ 43,128
Seal Video/Audio downloader designed and themed with Material You โ 11,137
Aniyomi Discover and watch anime, cartoons, series, and more โ 5,100
KernelSU Kernel based root solution for Android โ 16,932
Mihon read manga, webtoons, comics, and more โ easier than ever on your Android device. โ 10,425
YTDLnis Android Video/Audio Downloader app using yt-dlp โ 8,922
SpotiFlyer Download All your songs from Spotify, Gaana, Jio Saavn, Youtube Music, SoundClou โ 8,626
v2rayNG v2ray Android client for VPN and proxy connections โ 60,424
HOT APPS
Trending FOSS apps in the last month
NewPipe
โ 39,079
ClashMetaForAndroid
โ 43,128
KernelSU
โ 16,932
v2rayNG
โ 60,424
RustDesk
โ 105,357
SimpMusic
โ 10,318
Obtainium
โ 18,347
Aurora Store
โ 1,400
ProtonVPN
โ 3,866
DAVxโต
โ 2,769
Metrolist
โ 6,153
Kazumi
โ 28,542
Organic Maps
โ 14,834
PipePipe
โ 5,838
Librera Reader
โ 4,627
Why open source apps ?
Installing open source apps on Android devices offers several advantages, ranging from enhanced privacy and security to greater control over software customization plus going ads free. Hereโs a detailed look at why you might consider using open source apps on your Android device:
Transparency
Open source apps have publicly available source codes that anyone can inspect, modify, and distribute. This transparency allows users and developers to examine the code for security vulnerabilities, bugs, or malicious elements, ensuring a higher degree of trustworthiness and security when compared to closed-source software where the code is hidden and controlled by a single entity. Another important part is that most of the FOSS apps are not displaying annoying ads!
Privacy
Open source apps often prioritize user privacy. They typically collect less personal data than proprietary apps, and any data collection will be clearly documented in the open source projectโs details. For those concerned about data privacy, open source offers a more controllable environment regarding what information is shared and how it is used.
Customization
Open source apps allow for greater customization. Since the code is available to everyone, technically skilled users or developers can modify aspects of the app to suit their personal or organizational needs better.
Community Support
Open source projects benefit from the support of a community of developers and users who continually contribute to the development, debugging, and enhancement of the app