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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De1984 Firewall Privacy-focused firewall and package manager for Android โ 372
IrisChat A modern, privacy-respecting IRC client for Android โ 17
QuickNovel download lightnovels as an Epub โ 1,784
ArcaneChat Encrypted chat over e-mail (Delta Chat client) โ 395
Outspoke On-device speech-to-text keyboard powered by Parakeet - no cloud, no tracking. โ 69
SpamBlocker Extended (Call/SMS/Notification) Spam Call/SMS/Notification blocker โ 19
LeanType Privacy-focused keyboard with AI enhancements โ 721
oxproxion Chat with OpenRouter LLMs โ 386
Daily You Log every day and look back on past memories โ 1,270
Terminator Multi-session terminal emulator with Material UI theming and root support โ 20
PipePipe An alternative Android streaming front-end of Bilibili, NicoNico, Youtube & more โ 5,959
Battery Monitor Monitor your device's battery status in detail in real time โ 61
New & Noteworthy
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 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
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 39,349
ClashMetaForAndroid
โ 44,647
v2rayNG
โ 60,424
RustDesk
โ 105,357
SimpMusic
โ 10,318
Obtainium
โ 19,203
Aurora Store
โ 1,400
ProtonVPN
โ 3,955
LocalSend
โ 88,885
DAVxโต
โ 2,769
Metrolist
โ 6,153
Organic Maps
โ 14,834
Kazumi
โ 29,056
LibreTube
โ 12,501
PipePipe
โ 5,959
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