Open-Source Apps

Created by Nelson de Benito

217 apps ( Last updated: 2 weeks ago )

Discover the best open-source apps for Android and stop relying solely on what big companies decide. Open-source apps let you audit their code, suggest improvements, and benefit from communities that fix issues in plain sight. Here you'll find tracker-free alternatives (browsers, VPNs, media players, or manga readers) that prioritize transparency, privacy, and the freedom to use your phone your way.

1. Telegram

Massive groups, bots, and channels meet secure messaging: end-to-end secret chats, usernames instead of phone numbers, cloud sync, 2GB files, customizable themes, stickers, and calls...

4.3

90.7 M downloads

2. Shizuku

Get system access without root via an ADB-powered Android service. Open-source helper guides setup and unlocks features in App Ops, manga readers, and debloat tools...

4.4

2.1 M downloads

3. Tachiyomi

Browse 100+ manga sources on Android in an open-source reader. Customize gestures, orientation, and themes, save favorites with alerts, and manage offline downloads with auto-delete...

4.4

8.8 M downloads

4. Kiwi Browser

Run Chrome extensions on Android with this open-source browser. Enjoy built-in ad blocking, customizable dark mode, bottom address bar, anti-cryptojacking, and true incognito browsing...

4.4

3 M downloads

5. MAPS.ME

Offline maps worldwide: download detailed country maps and see your GPS location without data. Open source and tracker-free on Android; version lacks search and bookmarks...

4.7

2.6 M downloads

6. Brave Browser

Earn tokens as you browse with a built-in ad blocker and privacy stats. Lightweight, open-source browser with tracker blocking and a wallet to tip creators...

4.6

6.1 M downloads

7. Magisk Manager

Systemless root with biometric superuser control, modules, SafetyNet Fix, and Zygisk speedups. Open-source utility to patch boot.img and control app root access on Android...

4.6

8.5 M downloads

8. Termux

Open-source Linux terminal for Android with thousands of packages—no root needed. Run GCC, Python, Git, Vim; manage sessions; optionally add X11...

4.4

6.1 M downloads

9. PsiPhon

Open-source VPN that bypasses censorship and geo-blocks with encrypted tunnels and decentralized servers. Stay private while accessing blocked sites, social networks, and messaging under surveillance...

4.4

19.3 M downloads

10. Metrolist

Background and screen-off YouTube Music playback, no login needed. Open-source and ad-free, with offline downloads, podcast support, and M3U/CSV playlist imports...

4.3

148.5 k downloads