Introduction

All apps featured in this section have been selected by the author or one of the contributors and subjected to thorough testing. The primary emphasis is placed on the app being open source and privacy-friendly, to make sure it delivers a great user experience while prioritising data security and transparency.

Android

2FA

See Recommendations -> Software -> Multi-Factor Authentication.

Ads & Trackers

Provider	Links
TrackerControl	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Intra	Build Instructions

Additional Alternatives

Provider	Links
AdAway	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
InviZible Pro	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
DNS66	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
URLCheck	F-Droid
Exodus	Source Code F-Droid

Alarm

Provider	Links
⭐ Chrono	F-Droid
Clock	F-Droid
Clock You	Source Code F-Droid
Fossify Clock	Source Code F-Droid

Anime & Manga

Provider	Links
⭐ Mihon	Source Code GitHub Releases Privacy Policy
Kotatsu	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Aniyomi	Source Code Privacy Policy

App Backup

Provider	Links
⭐ Neo Backup	F-Droid
DataBackup	Source Code F-Droid

App Store

Provider	Links
⭐ Droid-ify	F-Droid
⭐ F-Droid	Source Code F-Droid
Aurora Store	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Obtainium	IzzyOnDroid
Accrescent	Source Code GitHub Releases

Audio & Video Downloader

Provider	Links
⭐ Seal	F-Droid
YTDLnis	IzzyOnDroid
SongTube	GitHub Releases

Barcode Scanner

Provider	Links
⭐ Barcode Scanner	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Binary Eye	F-Droid Privacy Policy

Browser

See Recommendations -> Internet Browsing -> Mobile Browsers.

Calculator

Provider	Links
⭐ OpenCalc	F-Droid
yetCalc	F-Droid
Calc You	Source Code F-Droid

Calendar

Provider	Links
⭐ Etar	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Fossify Calendar	Source Code F-Droid

Camera

Provider	Links
⭐ Open Camera	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Secure Camera	GitHub Releases Google Play
Libre Camera	F-Droid

Contacts

Provider	Links
⭐ Fossify Contacts	Source Code F-Droid
OpenContacts	F-Droid
Connect You	Source Code F-Droid

Customization

See Recommendations -> Operating Systems -> Android.

Device Synchronization

Provider	Links
⭐ KDE Connect	Source Code F-Droid
Flying Carpet	F-Droid
Warpinator	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Zorin Connect	F-Droid

Dialer

Provider	Links
⭐ Fossify Phone	Source Code F-Droid
Emerald Dialer	F-Droid Privacy Policy

Download Manager

Provider	Links
⭐ Aria2App	F-Droid
Download Navi	F-Droid Privacy Policy

Reading

Provider	Links
⭐ Myne	Source Code F-Droid
⭐ Openlib	F-Droid
LNReader	Source Code GitHub Releases
Librera Reader	Source Code F-Droid

Email

Provider	Links
⭐ FairEmail	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
K-9 Mail	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
You Have Mail	F-Droid

File Manager

Provider	Links
⭐ Material Files	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Amaze	Source Code F-Droid
Fossify File Manager	Source Code F-Droid

File tools

Provider	Links
SD Maid	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Cache Cleaner	F-Droid

File Synchronization

Provider	Links
⭐ Syncthing	Source Code F-Droid
LocalSend	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Snapdrop	Source Code F-Droid

Finances

See Recommendations -> Miscellaneous -> Finances.

Firewall

Provider	Links
⭐ AFWall+	F-Droid
NetGuard	Source Code F-Droid
Karma	Source Code F-Droid

Flash Cards

Provider	Links
⭐ AnkiDroid	Source Code F-Droid
Really Basic Vocab	Source Code F-Droid

Forgejo & Gitea

Provider	Links
⭐ GitNex	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy

Gallery

Provider	Links
⭐ Gallery	F-Droid
⭐ Aves	F-Droid
Fossify Gallery	Source Code F-Droid
Ente Photos	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy

Health

Provider	Links
⭐ Open Tracks	Source Code F-Droid OSM for OpenTracks Privacy Policy
⭐ Gadgetbridge	Source Code F-Droid
Loop Habit Tracker	F-Droid
openScale	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Waistline	F-Droid Privacy Policy
RunnerUp	F-Droid

Image & Video Processing

Provider	Links
⭐ Image Toolbox	F-Droid
⭐ Open Video Editor	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Easy Watermark	F-Droid Privacy Policy
FFShare	F-Droid

Keyboard

Provider	Links
⭐ HeliBoard	IzzyOnDroid
⭐ FlorisBoard	F-Droid
Fossify Keyboard	Source Code F-Droid
Simple Keyboard	F-Droid Privacy Policy

Launcher

Provider	Links
⭐ Kvaesitso	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
⭐ Lawnchair	Source Code GitHub Releases Privacy Policy
KISS	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Pixel Launcher Extended	Installation
mLauncher	F-Droid

Loyalty Card

Provider	Links
⭐ Catima	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
OSS Card Wallet	IzzyOnDroid

Malware Scanner

Provider	Links
⭐ Hypatia	F-Droid

Maps & Transport Assistants

Provider	Links
⭐ Organic Maps	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
OsmAnd~	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Transportr	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
GMaps WV	F-Droid

Music Identifier

Provider	Links
⭐ Audile	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Audire	IzzyOnDroid
Ambient Music Mod	GitHub Releases

Music Player

Provider	Links
⭐ Symphony	Source Code F-Droid
⭐ Gramophone	F-Droid
Auxio	F-Droid
Metro	F-Droid

Music Scrobbler

Provider	Links
⭐ Pano Scrobbler	GitHub Releases F-Droid Repo

Notes

Provider	Links
⭐ Joplin	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
⭐ Notesnook	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Notally	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Standard Notes	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Easy Notes	F-Droid

Office Suite

Provider	Links
⭐ Collabora Office	Source Code Play Store Privacy Policy
LibreOffice	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy

Package Manager

Provider	Links
⭐ App Manager	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Package Manager	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy

Password Manager

See Recommendations -> Software -> Password Managers.

PDF Viewer

Provider	Links
⭐ Secure PDF Viewer	GitHub Releases Google Play
MJ PDF	IzzyOnDroid Privacy Policy

Podcast & Radio

Provider	Links
⭐ AntennaPod	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Escapepod	F-Droid
RadioDroid	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Podverse	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy

Real-Time Communication

See Recommendations -> Software -> Real-Time Communication.

Reddit

Provider	Links
⭐ Infinity For Reddit	Unlocker
RedReader	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Stealth	F-Droid

Shows tracking

Provider	Links
Showly OSS	IzzyOnDroid

SMS Messaging

Provider	Links
⭐ QUIK	F-Droid
Deku SMS	F-Droid
Fossify Messages	F-Droid

Time & Date Tracking

Provider	Links
⭐ Simple Counter	F-Droid
Simple Time Tracker	F-Droid
BetterCounter	F-Droid Privacy Policy

To-Do List

Provider	Links
⭐ Tasks.org	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
ToDark	IzzyOnDroid
Tasky	Source Code F-Droid
Todopad	IzzyOnDroid

Torrenting

Provider	Links
⭐ LibreTorrent	F-Droid Privacy Policy
TorrServe	F-Droid
BiglyBT	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy

Translator

Provider	Links
⭐ RTranslator	GitHub Releases Privacy Policy
Translate You	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Lentil Translate	F-Droid Privacy Policy

Twitch Client

Provider	Links
⭐ Xtra	F-Droid
Frosty	Source Code GitHub Releases Privacy Policy
Twire	F-Droid

Unit Converter

Provider	Links
⭐ Converter NOW	Source Code F-Droid
Unit Converter Ultimate	F-Droid

Video Player

Provider	Links
⭐ Next Player	F-Droid Privacy Policy
⭐ NOVA	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Just (Video) Player	F-Droid
mpv-android	F-Droid
VLC	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy Privacy Policy

Voice Recorder

Provider	Links
⭐ Record You	Source Code F-Droid
Audio Notes	Source Code F-Droid
Fossify Voice Recorder	Source Code F-Droid

Weather

Provider	Links
⭐ Breezy Weather	F-Droid Privacy Policy
Rain	GitHub Releases
Bura	F-Droid
Clima	Source Code F-Droid

Wikipedia Client

Provider	Links
Kiwix	Source Code Play Store Privacy Policy

YouTube Client

Provider	Links
⭐ LibreTube	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
⭐ FreeTube	Source Code IzzyOnDroid
Tubular	GitHub Releases
NewPipe	Source Code F-Droid Privacy Policy
Clipious	F-Droid