Open-Source Apps

Created by Nelson de Benito

222 apps ( Last updated: 1 day 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. MojoLauncher

Android launcher for a popular Java LWJGL game, with hardware-tuned performance. Runs up to 1.16.5 on budget phones and nearly all versions on stronger devices...

4.6

139.7 k downloads

2. 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...

4.4

92.6 M downloads

3. 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...

4.5

3 M downloads

4. 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

376.5 k downloads

5. 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

3.2 M downloads

6. OpenTune

OpenTune is an open-source YouTube Music client specifically designed for the Android platform, utilizing the modern Material Design 3 interface guidelines. It offers a premium...

4.3

34.4 k downloads

7. Velune

Ad-free access to the full YouTube Music catalog, with background playback, offline downloads, lyrics, and playlists—no signup required in this lightweight open-source streamer...

5.0

24.4 k downloads

8. 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

6.4 M downloads

9. 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

9.1 M downloads

10. ProtonVPN

Open-source, no-logs VPN with OpenVPN and IKEv2 encryption, fast global servers, and a simple interface. Unblock region-locked streaming and browse safely without sacrificing speed...

4.3

6.5 M downloads