personal selection of android apps

some apps bot open source and closed source useful for me and everyday use

petr irik
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  1. Squid icon
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    Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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  2. End-to-end encrypted note-taking with offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Standard Notes screenshot 1
    Free version.
    Cross-platform sync and end-to-end privacy
    +4
    Extensions and Themes
  3. Criptext icon
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    Finally, an email service that's built around your privacy. Get your @criptext.com email address and see what it's like to have peace of mind and privacy in every email you send.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. NewPipe icon
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    Lightweight and open-source app for YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, and more. No Google Account needed, supports 4K and background audio streaming with downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    Trending,
    Subscriptions
    Bookmarks
    +9
    Popup Player
  5. OsmAnd icon
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    Navigation app with offline and online OSM maps, turn-by-turn voice guidance, cycling and driving modes, GPX tracking, POI search, and monthly updates.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
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  6. Open-source privacy browser that blocks trackers, enforces encryption, and provides Privacy Grade ratings, focusing on control and user data security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 1
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 1
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 2
    +5
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 3
  7. F-Droid icon
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    Discover and install FOSS Android apps with ease. Privacy-focused, ad-free, and no registration required, F-Droid offers a lightweight alternative.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  8. Jumbo icon
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    A privacy app to clean your digital life.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Scrambled Exif (pronounced eggsif) helps you remove the metadata in your pictures before you share them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Scrambled Exif screenshot 1
  10. Tresorit icon
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    End-to-end encrypted file sync and sharing with secure workspace, robust permission management, two-factor authentication, and mobile offline access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Access encrypted documents from any device and stay in sync with your team.
    Securely share anything within the company, or with clients and contractors.
    Replace attachments with encrypted links. Send files even directly from Outlook with download limit, expiry data and password protection.
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    Keep track of changes and stay safe and productive. Users can roll back to any previous version of a document.
  11. Customizable Android on-screen keyboard for multiple languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  12. Inspects files, domains, IPs, and URLs with 70+ scanners, sharing results with the security community. Free for end-users for non-commercial use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    the macOS/Linux desktop uploader
    the VT4Browsers Firefox extension
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    Home
  13. Twitter Lite is a mobile optimized version of Twitter designed for low data usage. It's a Progressive Web App that offers a much lighter, faster Twitter experience that works well for emerging markets with limited internet reach or access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Frost is a third party Facebook wrapper geared towards design and functionality. It contains many features, including:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  15. Exodus helps you to know which trackers and permissions are embedded in apps installed on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  16. andOTP icon
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    It implements Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and HMAC-Based One-Time Passwords (HOTP). Simply scan the QR code and login with the generated 6-digit code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Main (Light theme)
    Settings (Light theme)
    Backup (Light theme)
  17. Telegram icon
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    Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    Telegram Desktop
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    +17
    Telegram iOS #3
  18. Bromite icon
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    Bromite is a Chromium fork with support for ad blocking and enhanced privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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