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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Aster Mail
โ 67
LeanType
โ 1,195
Haven SSH Client
โ 1,456
FairScan - PDF Scanner
โ 1,033
Musify
โ 4,437
Casio G-Shock Smart Sync
โ 317
Librera Reader
โ 5,031
mLauncher
โ 314
Kelani SBD Tracker
โ 3
Signal
โ 29,619
Rush
โ 1,053
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser
โ 4,894
Tempus
โ 1,425
AliasVault
โ 3,512
Ciyue
โ 641
Updated Apps
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Keryx One reader. Every device. Local-first RSS reader with optional cloud sync. โ 7
Folder Camera Take photos straight into folders, with optional secure transfer to your PC โ 3
Brevier A reading browser: the web without JavaScript, set in your own type โ 59
KeliBoard Customizable open-source keyboard โ 17
Grove A native Org-mode notes app for Android. Your notes stay plain .org files. โ 140
FPS Meter Lightweight real-time FPS overlay and game performance monitor โ 53
monostr Nostr client with Monero tips. No Lightning, no custodian, no wallet inside. โ 9
Daybook New logic puzzles every day. No ads, no subscription, works offline. โ 18
JemRec Call recorder for unrooted Android: both sides, no root, no companion app โ 71
Nightblast Send urgent alerts to your contacts using encrypted SMS messages โ 5
PaperPhoneLite Encrypted messaging through self-hosted Tor onion services โ 10
EVB Folder Player Offline audiobooks from your folders, with saved progress and large controls โ 2
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Games
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POPULAR APPS
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Magisk The Magic Mask provides root access and additional modules to further enhance your device. โ 63,518
Mihon read manga, webtoons, comics, and more โ easier than ever on your Android device. โ 24,724
NewPipe Lightweight app that lets you watch and listen to media from various platforms. โ 40,566
Termux Terminal emulator with packages โ 41,524
v2rayNG v2ray Android client for VPN and proxy connections โ 65,327
Winlator Run Windows apps on Android โ 19,241
ClashMetaForAndroid A rule-based tunnel โ 49,334
ByeByeDPI An Android app that runs ByeDPI locally and redirects all TCP traffic through it. โ 6,758
Aniyomi Discover and watch anime, cartoons, series, and more โ 7,729
Obtainium Get android app updates directly from the source โ 21,135
RustDesk An open-source remote desktop application, the open source TeamViewer alternative โ 129,084
Seal Video/Audio downloader designed and themed with Material You โ 11,137
HOT APPS
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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