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.
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Featured Apps
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Updated Apps
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Pass Deterministic passwords from site, login, and one master password. โ 4
ARK-launcher A modern, customizable home-screen launcher built with Jetpack Compose โ 32
SilentSuite End-to-end encrypted sync for calendar, contacts, and tasks โ 57
AA-AuralListen Podcatcher Private, ad-free podcast app โ audio only, no account, all data on your phone โ 1
Brevier A reading browser: the web without JavaScript, set in your own type โ 34
Twig Dual-pane file manager: archives, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, S3, restic, Jellyfin โ 74
SplitSmart Offline expense splitting with fair shares and fewest-transfer settlements โ 0
Launch-R Find your space. โ 13
pitcher Change the key of any song, keep the tempo. Tuner, loops, speed. Offline. โ 3
Daybook New logic puzzles every day. No ads, no subscription, works offline. โ 6
JemRec Call recorder for unrooted Android: both sides, no root, no companion app โ 38
Clavier Tuner Piano tuning from the piano in front of you: measured, not assumed โ 2
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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
Termux Terminal emulator with packages โ 41,524
v2rayNG v2ray Android client for VPN and proxy connections โ 64,113
Winlator Run Windows apps on Android โ 19,241
NewPipe Lightweight app that lets you watch and listen to media from various platforms. โ 39,349
ClashMetaForAndroid A rule-based tunnel โ 48,110
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 20,828
RustDesk An open-source remote desktop application, the open source TeamViewer alternative โ 124,970
Seal Video/Audio downloader designed and themed with Material You โ 11,137
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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