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
VIEW MORE โฏFollow all the new open source releases
Featured Apps
VIEW MORE โฏOur selection of open source Android apps
Nova Video Player
โ 4,636
Paperize
โ 1,204
Kelani SBD Tracker
โ 2
LeanType
โ 857
LibreOffice & OpenOffice document reader | ODF
โ 434
Hacki for Hacker News
โ 1,587
Rush
โ 1,006
Table Habit
โ 1,496
Readest
โ 23,836
Catima
โ 1,679
SimpMusic
โ 10,757
Ciyue
โ 605
Celestia
โ 212
Fluffy
โ 182
WeatherMaster
โ 3,052
Updated Apps
VIEW MORE โฏ
VoicePlus โ Audiobook Player Audiobook player with listening logs, statistics, and no tracking. โ 22
ReteKey Hangul keyboard with Esc, Tab, Ctrl and F-keys. 470 KB, one permission. โ 6
BasicSync A simple app for running Syncthing on Android โ 614
WiFi Exporter Export your WiFi passwords (requires root) โ 33
Clench Wallet Secure non-custodial Bitcoin wallet with multisig support โ 1
TigerDuck NTUST campus assistant for courses, assignments, and more โ 13
Linux Command Library 5055 manual pages, 22 basic categories and a bunch of general terminal tips. โ 1,944
Cyclauncher Fast, accessible launcher focused on speed and one-handed use โ 16
OpenTune YouTube Music client for Android with Material 3 design โ 1,901
Quick Search Search apps, contacts, files, settings, calendar, and the web from one bar โ 486
Hupl Upload files to any HTTP server from Android's share menu. โ 40
Mihrab Prayer times, adhan reminders, Quran reader and widgets. No trackers. โ 16
New & Noteworthy
Games
VIEW MORE โฏAds free games for Android
POPULAR APPS
VIEW MORE โฏMost downloaded open source apps
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 39,349
ClashMetaForAndroid A rule-based tunnel โ 44,647
Seal Video/Audio downloader designed and themed with Material You โ 11,137
KernelSU Kernel based root solution for Android โ 18,038
Aniyomi Discover and watch anime, cartoons, series, and more โ 5,100
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 39,349
ClashMetaForAndroid
โ 44,647
KernelSU
โ 18,038
v2rayNG
โ 60,424
SimpMusic
โ 10,757
RustDesk
โ 105,357
Obtainium
โ 19,318
Aurora Store
โ 1,400
ProtonVPN
โ 3,968
LocalSend
โ 88,885
DAVxโต
โ 2,769
Metrolist
โ 6,153
Organic Maps
โ 15,218
Kazumi
โ 29,299
LibreTube
โ 12,501
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