#android #apps
Open Source Android Apps I Use
Published Oct 4, 2024 by Alex C-G
I use a bunch of open source Android apps as my daily drivers. Since they quite often come up in conversation, I’m making a list here. Note that I didn’t want to manually dig out the URL for every single app, so I relied a bit on GPT to find links, write descriptions. If anything seems off, I recommend you search for the app directly.
App Stores
To install these apps, I recommend F-Droid app store, which lists only open-source apps. Some may only be available from Obtainium which pulls directly from GitHub releases.
Must Haves
PersonalDNSFilter
PersonalDNSFilter is a DNS-based web filter for Android that blocks domains for unwanted content (like ads or tracking) by modifying DNS responses.
NewPipe
NewPipe is a lightweight YouTube frontend that provides an ad-free experience, background playback, and video downloading.
InnerTube
InnerTube provides a lightweight, privacy-friendly interface for YouTube with features like ad blocking and background playback.
Work
NextCloud Sync
NextCloud Sync allows you to keep your files synchronized with your own NextCloud server.
NextCloud Tasks
A NextCloud-compatible task manager app that integrates with the tasks app on your server, allowing you to manage tasks across devices.
NextCloud Notes
Keep and manage notes directly synchronized with your NextCloud server.
DAVx⁵
DAVx⁵ is an open-source solution to sync your calendars, contacts, and tasks with your own CalDAV/CardDAV server.
Aegis (2FA)
Aegis is a free, secure, and open-source app for managing your two-factor authentication tokens.
News and Stuff
Feeder (for RSS feeds)
Feeder is a no-nonsense RSS feed reader app with a clean interface.
RedReader (for Reddit)
RedReader is a free and open-source Reddit client for Android with no ads and support for multi-account and offline reading.
Materialistic (for Hacker News)
Materialistic is a simple Hacker News reader with a material design interface.
Music, Audio, Video
AntennaPod
AntennaPod is a podcast manager and player with offline support, OPML import/export, and variable playback speeds.
Music Player
Open-source and Ad-free Music Player with customizable widget & sleep timer
Voice (audiobook player)
Voice is an audiobook player with bookmarks, playback speed control, and sleep timers.
Transistor (radio streams)
Transistor is a lightweight radio streaming app that allows you to store and manage your favorite stations easily.
VLC
VLC is a free and open-source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files, as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols.
Social Media
Tusky (for Mastodon)
Tusky is a lightweight client for Mastodon with all the essential features to browse your timeline, post statuses, and more.
SlimSocial (for Facebook)
SlimSocial is a lightweight, open-source wrapper for Facebook, designed to take up fewer resources and be privacy-friendly.
Element (Matrix client)
Element is a secure messaging app for decentralized communication using the Matrix protocol.
Fun and Games
Simon Tatham’s Puzzles
A collection of more than 40 single-player logic puzzles.
Forky (crosswords)
Forky is a crossword puzzle game that offers free and open-source puzzles.
Dolphin (GameCube/Wii/Wii U emulator)
Dolphin is a highly efficient emulator for GameCube, Wii, and Wii U games.
MelonDS (Nintendo DS Emulator)
MelonDS is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator designed for accuracy and performance.
Bubble2 (comic book reader)
Bubble2 is an open-source comic book reader with support for CBR/CBZ files.
Reading
Librera FD
Librera is a highly customizable document reader for Android with support for many file formats like PDF, EPUB, MOBI, and more.
Utilities
Amaze (file manager)
Amaze is a lightweight, open-source file manager for Android with a minimal design and support for basic file operations.
ConnectBot (for opening the door at Xhain)
ConnectBot is a simple, powerful SSH client for Android that lets you securely access remote servers.
Shelter (for isolating work apps)
Shelter is an app that helps you isolate apps for work or privacy by creating a separate user profile on Android.
ZipXtract
An open-source archive extractor that supports various formats.
Wormhole File Transfer
Wormhole lets you securely send files across devices using end-to-end encryption.
Muzei (wallpaper manager)
Muzei is a live wallpaper app that refreshes your home screen with famous artworks or your personal photos.
Syncthing
Syncthing is an open-source file synchronization tool that syncs files between devices securely and privately.
Out and About
Organic Maps
Organic Maps is a privacy-focused maps and navigation app, based on OpenStreetMap data, that works offline.
StreetComplete
StreetComplete is an open-source app that allows you to contribute to OpenStreetMap by answering questions about your surroundings.
OpenTracks
OpenTracks is a GPS tracking app that lets you record and analyze outdoor activities like walking, running, and cycling.
Sky Map
Sky Map is an open-source stargazing app that turns your phone into a planetarium.
Trail Sense
Trail Sense is an app designed for outdoor adventures that includes features like a compass, offline maps, and weather forecasting.
Pedometer
A privacy-friendly pedometer that tracks steps with no data collection.
Other
Fossify Gallery
A lightweight, open-source gallery app with basic functionality and a clean design.
Habit Builder
Habit Builder is a simple, open-source app for tracking your habits and goals.
Currencies (currency converter)
A simple and open-source currency converter app.
Graphics
Canvass (quick doodling)
Canvass is an open-source drawing app for quick doodling and sketching.
Image Toolbox (various image operations)
An open-source image processing app that offers features like cropping, rotating, and applying filters.
SuperImage (on-device upscaling)
SuperImage is an AI-powered app that allows you to upscale images locally without sending data to the cloud.
Weather
Breezy Weather
Breezy Weather is an open-source weather app with a clean UI and real-time weather data.
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