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The ultimate F-Droid setup (300+ Apps)

Darlene Sonalder296 appsUpdated Jan 8, 2024

WHAT IS F-DROID ?

F-Droid is an awesome app repository for FOSS (Free & Open Source Software) android apps. From productivity apps to games, f-droid has (almost) everything you need. Hope you will discover useful FOSS apps to free your phone from Big Tech^^

REPOSITORIES :

This list includes apps from the official f-droid repo but also from IzzyOnDroid and some customs repositories which will be always linked so you can add them easily.

If you care about privacy check :

Privacy focused OS for everyone My privacy and user friendly setup

For more FOSS Android apps check : Beautiful Open Source Apps for Android

DISCLAIMERS :

Adding custom repo might not be as secure as the official one so I'm not responsable if you encounter any problems with them ! I encourage you to do your own research about it !

Also while open source is great for privacy and security it is not perfect. So keep that in mind before downloading any apps. Most apps that I've listed are privacy friendly but some might be not be perfectly private and secure. I again encourage you to do your own research about them.

I am not a privacy and security expert. I'm also don't consider myself as a developper so I do not have any technical knowledge and so I didn't look into any source code of any apps in this list !

English is not my mother tongue ^^'

Health PART III - Weight

openScale
Like
openScale is an open source app which support various Bluetooth scales to keep easy log of your body metrics.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source
Application type
Weight Loss Tool
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A powerful open source app to keep track of your body. Supports users, no-cloud sync so you keep your data for you and many other like :

Support various Bluetooth scales Logs your body metrics (Weight, BMI, waist-hips raito and more) Keep track of your diet process Display all your data on a chart and table Import or export your data from/into a CSV file and more...
Waistline
Like
Waistline is a calorie counter and weight tracker that allows you to keep a diary of the food you eat and track variations in your weight.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Calorie Tracker
Nutrition Tracker
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A nice private weight tracker combine with calorie counter and food tracker !
BMI Calculator (open source)
Like
BMI Calculator is a Body Mass Index(BMI) calculator app developed with Flutter. Currently, the BMI is calculated using Metric units. Support for Imperial units may be added in the future. The app supports English and Turkish languages.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
BMI Calculator
Platforms
Android
Darlene Sonalder’s note
NOT ON THE OFFICIAL REPO ! IzzyOnDroid repo

A beautiful simple open source Body Mass Index Calculator

Health PART IV - Food

Seasonal Foods Calendar
Like
This App shows you which foods are in Season right now and are thus available from nearby produce. Not only are they cheaper and tastier, but also their transport is less harmful to our environment.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Which vegetables and fruits are from the current season ? Eat better with this calendar. (Central Europe only for now)
Open Food Facts
Like
Open Food Facts gathers information and data on food products from around the world.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Calorie Tracker
Nutrition Tracker
Platforms
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Open Food Facts is a database of food products with ingredients, allergens, nutrition facts and all the tidbits of information we can find on product labels. Made by everyone - Crowdsourcing 1800+ contributors like you have added 75 000+ products from 150 countries Also check : Open Pet Food Facts Open Beauty Facts Open Products Facts
Daily Dozen
Like
Keep track of the foods that Dr Greger recommends in his book How Not to Die.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Nutrition Tracker
Health Tool
Platforms
Android
iPhone
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
An app that help you getting healthier following recommandation that Dr Greger write in his book How Not to Die and his website nutritionfacts.org
Grocy
Like
ERP beyond your fridge – Grocy is a web-based self-hosted groceries & household management solution for your home.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Grocery List App
Recipe Manager
Platforms
Windows
Android
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
+11
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Grocy Android is an open-source Android client for grocy. Grocy is a self-hosted groceries & household management solution for your home.

Health PART V - Sex

drip.
Like
A menstrual cycle tracking app that's open-source and leaves your data on your phone. Use it to track your menstrual cycle and/or for fertility awareness!.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Period Tracker
Platforms
Android
iPhone
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A menstrual cycle tracking app that's open-source and leaves your data on your phone. Use it to track your menstrual cycle and/or for fertility awareness! Not a pink "girly" app ^^

F-Droid version has not be up to date so you sadly should get it from Google Play Store or Aurora Store

If you know how to package for F-Droid and have time join their GitLab !

Worth mentioning : log28 (official f-droid repo)
oRing
Like
This app remind you when you can take off your contraceptive method (created for people using thermal contraception).
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
If you use thermal contraception this app should be helpful ;)

Health PART VI - Meditation

Brethap
Like
Brethap is yet another meditation app (yama). Including a timer for meditation, it also allows you to configure a breathing pattern for you to follow. Your sessions will be saved, allowing you to monitor and view stats about your progress in either a list or calendar view.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Meditation Tool
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Brethap is yet another meditation app (yama). Including a timer for meditation, it also allows you to configure a breathing pattern for you to follow. Your sessions will be saved, allowing you to monitor and view stats about your progress in either a list or calendar view. Duration, breath and other options are configurable through saved preferences.

Worth mentioning : Meditation Meditation Assistant
Medito
Like
100% Free Meditation App that will improve your Mental wellbeing with the help of Guided Meditations, Breathing Exercises, Mindfulness Practices, Relaxing Sounds, and more.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Meditation Tool
Ambient Sounds Player
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Darlene Sonalder’s note
NOT ON THE OFFICIAL REPO ! IzzyOnDroid repo

Do track some of your activity
Noice
Like
Noice is an application made for relaxation purposes, it creates customized ambience using clips from environmental sounds.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Meditation Tool
Ambient Sounds Player
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Create your own set of background noise to relax

Worth mentioning : Easy Noise
Binaural Beats
Like
Simplified Binaural Beats application helps you to relax and meditate.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android

Health PART VII - Screen addiction

usageDirect
Like
– Display reliable app usage statistics from up to ten days before the app was installed
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Time Tracking Tool
Anti Procrastination Tool
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Monitor your screen time
TimeLimit.io
Like
Limit the usage of Android phones easily.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Anti Procrastination Tool
Parental Control Tool
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Highly customizable time limiting apps for your screen addiction !
DetoxDroid
Like
Removes manipulative smartphone features by applying grayscale, automatic Do Not Disturb, and user-driven controls with no enforced time limits or penalties.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Reduce your addiction to the apps you choose

Customization PART I - Launcher

Neo Launcher
Like
Neo Launcher is a fork of AOSP's launcher for power users. It is highly configurable, and offers you a lot of functionality. Some are :
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
OpenAPK
Darlene Sonalder’s note
NOT ON THE F-DROID REPO ! IzzyOnDroid repo

A FOSS Launcher that I really like
Slim Launcher
Like
Slim launcher only allows you to use fewer apps on your phone. Giving you more time to enjoy life as it was intended. Also a perfect app for a minimalist lifestyle.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
+2
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A really minimalist ad-free open source launcher.

Worth mentioning : Olauncher Lunar Launcher
Pie Launcher
Like
Control your phone with a dynamic pie menu instead of fixed positioned icons.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A gesture based open source launcher with a pie (circle) menu.
Kvæsitso
Like
Kvæsitso is a launcher application for Android which replaces the device's default home screen. It has been built from scratch, meaning it is not based on the AOSP launcher (like many other third party launchers) nor does it try to recreate this launcher.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
OpenAPK
Darlene Sonalder’s note
NOT ON THE F-DROID REPO ! MM20 Apps repo

A beautiful launcher that is NOT based on AOSP launcher
posidon launcher
Like
This is not your typical pixel launcher. posidon launcher was built from scratch, to be a different experience.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
This is not your typical pixel launcher. posidon launcher was built from scratch, to be a different experience.

Minimal: There are constant improvements and optimizations in the ux, to make all of the settings as easy to understand as possible.
KISS Launcher
Like
Minimalist Android launcher enabling instant search through apps, contacts, and settings, learns usage patterns, works offline, preserves privacy, and saves resources.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A lightweight and fast launcher might suite for low-end devices.
Shade Launcher
Like
This is the launcher that presents what, in my opinion, a home screen should be. It has only features that matter yet lacks nothing essential.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Android
Darlene Sonalder’s note
NOT ON THE OFFICIAL REPO ! IzzyOnDroid repo

A really nice open source launcher, quite powerful, ad-free with componements from the popular Lawnchair and Google Pixel Launcher !

Worth mentioning : OpenLauncher Lawnchair (not updated since 2019) Emerald Launcher Rootless Pixel Launcher (not updated since 2019)
Bliss Launcher
Like
Launcher originally designed for /e/ OS.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
Darlene Sonalder’s note
The default launcher of the de-googled /e/ OS. It is more iOSish than stock Android with no App Drawer, all apps in the main menu and widget on the left panel.

I personnaly don't really like it but hey you might like it !

Customization PART II - Wallpaper

Muzei
Like
Muzei is a live wallpaper that gently refreshes your home screen each day with famous works of art. It also recedes into the background, blurring and dimming artwork to keep your icons and widgets in the spotlight.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Wallpapers Hub
Platforms
Android
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Muzei is a live wallpaper that gently refreshes your home screen each day with famous works of art. It also recedes into the background, blurring and dimming artwork to keep your icons and widgets in the spotlight. Simply double touch the wallpaper or open the Muzei app to enjoy and explore the artwork in its full glory.

Plugins : Muzei Ghibli National Geographic for Muzei Wikimedia Commons for Muzei Pixiv for Muzei 3
Vectorify da home!
Like
Vectorify da home! is a minimal and open source app to apply wallpapers from a vast (400+) collection of vector graphics:
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Wallpapers Hub
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Nice app for vector wallpapers !
GIF Live Wallpaper
Like
A Live Wallpaper that will display animated GIFs as your phone background.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
The name says it all !
Doodle: Live Wallpapers
Like
Doodle is an open-source Android app that provides colorful live wallpapers with auto dark mode and power-efficient animations.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
+5
Darlene Sonalder’s note
Doodle is an open-source Android app that provides colorful live wallpapers with auto dark mode and power-efficient animations. The wallpapers are based on the original Doodle live wallpaper collection of the Google Pixel 4. Additionally there is an exclusive "Material You"-inspired live wallpaper included. The app is not just a copy of the original wallpapers, it's a complete rewrite without the permanent animations to save battery and storage space. In addition, there are many customization options to match your preferences.

Worth mentioning: Dark Mode Live Wallpaper
Live Burger Wallpaper
Like
Get rid of your old boring Wallpaper and replace it with burgers and pizza.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Wallpapers Hub
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
If you like fast food !
Wave Lines Live Wallpaper
Like
A simple, unobstrusive live wallpaper showing slowly moving wave lines. You can choose a color theme, build your own, change if the lines should grow and shrink or if they should have a uniform width. The lines may swing in harmony or each line independently.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Wallpapers Hub
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Darlene Sonalder’s note
If you likes waves ~~~

Customization PART III - Miscellaneous

Gaming PART I - Games

Luanti (formerly Minetest)
Like
Luanti is a near-infinite-world block sandbox game and a game engine, inspired by InfiniMiner, Minecraft, and the like.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Sandbox Game
Crafting Game
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
BSD
Self-Hosted
Linux Mobile
Flathub
F-Droid
OpenAPK
+6
Darlene Sonalder’s note
A FOSS Minecraft clone !
Unciv
Like
UnCiv offers a streamlined, gameplay-focused reimplementation of the hugely popular Civilization that's ad-free, open-source and built for speed. The game loads and plays very fast, offering a balanced design that lets players focus on...
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Turn Based Game
Historical Game
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Linux Mobile
Flathub
F-Droid
itch.io
OpenAPK
+1
Darlene Sonalder’s note
An open source Civ clone for free with no ads !
2048 by Uberspot
Like
This is the android port of 2048 . It's nothing fancy, just a webview that loads the locally stored html files of the original game. It's playable without internet (the app doesn't require any permissions) and...
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Puzzle Game
Math Game
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
TowerJumper
Like
This is a free (GPL-3.0) open source copy of some popular games full of ads, but without them. Its made with godot engine and here is the source code: https://github.com/Dariasteam/TowerJumper.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
Parlera - word guessing game
Like
A party game where your friends describe and you guess.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Quiz Game
Word Game
Platforms
Linux
Android
Linux Mobile
Flathub
Flatpak
+7
Pixel Wheels
Like
Pixel Wheels is a top-down racing game for PC (Linux, macOS, Windows) and Android.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Racing Game
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Flathub
+3
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Like
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a Roguelike RPG, with pixel art graphics and lots of variety and replayability. Every game is unique, with four different playable characters, randomized levels and enemies, and over 150 items to collect and use.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Role-playing Game
Roguelike Game
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Linux Mobile
F-Droid
Steam
OpenAPK
GOG.com
Quinb
Like
Quinb is a multiplayer reaction game: train your mind and your reflexes while having fun.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Vector Pinball
Like
A free and open source pinball game, with simple vector graphics, a physics library for accurate simulation, two table layouts, and no ads. Runs best on fast devices, adjusts frame rate as needed on slower devices.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Everest (Mathematical puzzle game)
Like
Discover the rules by solving small puzzles. You will learn about new mathematical ideas.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Puzzle Game
Platforms
Android
F-Droid

Gaming PART II - Emulators

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Comments

Shaz ShahCo-host at Radio Bros

CommentAug 14, 2026

Co-host at Radio Bros

Amazing. Can't believe I didn't find this list sooner. My F-Droid client of choice is Droid-ify.

trollbasics

CommentJun 19, 2026

-1

F-Droid is operated by a censorship-prone megalomaniac. Freedom only for special people.

Zaeryn

CommentAug 28, 2023

Might be worth adding this: raw.githubusercontent.com/efreak/auto-daily-fdroid/main/fdroid/repo Unofficial repo of Tachiyomi and known forks (SY, AZ, J2K, Neko; also Takoyomi, Sorayami, Aniyomi, Animiru), FastHub Revived, and Hacki (flutter HN client).

Štepán Žák

CommentNov 12, 2022

-1

Hi, I love the concept of Echo, but it is not maintained, it's buggy and missing many features. Do you know about any alternative? Thanks

2 replies

Darlene SonalderApp tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

CommentNov 15, 2022

App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

Replying to @Štepán Žák

No I'm sorry, can't help you on that

Darlene SonalderApp tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

CommentFeb 24, 2025

App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

Replying to @Štepán Žák

Hey it's been a long time but maybe if you still are looking for such an app you could try Alibi

nonodie

CommentNov 2, 2022

I have a recommendation for the "Screen addiction" part. TimeLimit.io can be set up to automatically block certain apps after you use them for a configured amount of time. It is highly customisable. If you don't trust yourself, you can autogenerate a password and give it to a friend or family member so you need to ask for it every time you want to change something.

Adithyan sm

CommentSep 23, 2022

You should add this app in "Social & communication PART VII - Twitter" section The app Is called harpy https://github.com/robertodoering/harpy

4 replies

Darlene SonalderApp tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

CommentSep 23, 2022

App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

Replying to @Adithyan sm

I know Harpy, but do you know if it's on a f-droid repository ? It's not on the official one or the IzzyOnDroid and I couldn't find any repo on their GitHub

You can find this app in one of my other list :

Adithyan sm

CommentSep 23, 2022

Unfortunately it is not on f-droid or izzyondroid . its only available through play store beta testing and you can download it from github also

Adithyan sm

CommentSep 23, 2022

I will make a request in their github page to add it to izzy's repo

Adithyan sm

CommentSep 23, 2022

The dev of harpy quoted this

"There are no plans to bring harpy to f-droid at the moment but if you want to avoid the play store you can download the latest apk here: https://github.com/robertodoering/harpy/releases"

cliambrown

CommentSep 14, 2022

A few more recommendations:

QuickTiles: Add a lot of useful Quick Settings tiles https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.asdoi.quicktiles/

Forkyz: Crossword puzzles - Guardian cryptic, WSJ, and more, plus support for local puzzle files in a variety of formats https://f-droid.org/en/packages/app.crossword.yourealwaysbe.forkyz/

SimpleReminder: Quickly create reminders and get notified later https://f-droid.org/packages/felixwiemuth.simplereminder/

Easy Noise: Simple white noise app (full disclosure: I made this one) https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.cliambrown.easynoise/

1 reply

Darlene SonalderApp tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

CommentSep 15, 2022

App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

Replying to @cliambrown

I'll take thoses in consideration, wanna add many many many more apps but since I have to add them to AlternativeTo it takes some times wich I don't have at the moment ^^'

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WHAT IS F-DROID ?

REPOSITORIES :

CATEGORIES :

If you care about privacy check :

DISCLAIMERS :

Health PART III - Weight

openScale

Cost / License

Application type

Platforms

Waistline

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

BMI Calculator (open source)

Cost / License

Application type

Platforms

Health PART IV - Food

Seasonal Foods Calendar

Cost / License

Platforms

Open Food Facts

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

Daily Dozen

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

Grocy

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

Health PART V - Sex

drip.

Cost / License

Application type

Platforms

F-Droid version has not be up to date so you sadly should get it from Google Play Store or Aurora Store

oRing

Cost / License

Platforms

Health PART VI - Meditation

Brethap

Cost / License

Application type

Platforms

Medito

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

Noice

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

Binaural Beats

Cost / License

Platforms

Health PART VII - Screen addiction

usageDirect

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

TimeLimit.io

Cost / License

Application typeApplication types

Platforms

DetoxDroid

Cost / License

Platforms

Customization PART I - Launcher

Neo Launcher

Cost / License

Application type

Platforms

Slim Launcher

Cost / License

Application type

Platforms