Open-Source Apps

Created by Nelson de Benito

216 apps ( Last updated: 13 hours 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 M downloads

2. 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 M downloads

3. Firefox

Browser extensions on Android, tracking protection, plus a lightweight interface make this open-source browser flexible. Customize your home page and sync passwords, tabs, and bookmarks...

4.6

13 M downloads

4. 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

1.9 M downloads

5. 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

6.2 M downloads

6. 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

2.9 M downloads

7. DuckDuckGo Private Browser

Fire Button instantly clears tabs and history, while built-in tracker/ad blocking and a local-only password manager keep browsing private—no accounts, cookies, or creepy search tracking...

4.6

1.8 M downloads

8. Psiphon Pro

Bypasses censorship with open-source VPN plus SSH and HTTP proxy, letting you browse anonymously via a built-in browser. Ad-supported, with favorites and custom home pages...

4.5

17.4 M downloads

9. ByeByeDPI

Bypasses censorship and DPI via a local VPN-style service—open-source and no root. Redirects traffic without remote servers or masking your IP, with permission controls...

4.0

27.3 k downloads

10. 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