These are the apps that I use (almost) daily. There are many alternatives to them, this list is based on personal preferences. Many of these apps support Material You (Material Design 3) and/or have AMOLED themes. Everything is free and many of them are FOSS or developed in Europe.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- F-Droid
- Android
Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
raradiowolf08’s noteI used to use StayFree and this is the best FOSS alternative in my opinion, it has a lot of functions and the UI is really nice.
Cross-platform email client providing POP/IMAP support, robust filtering, multiple accounts, and chat. Extendable via add-ons with RSS/Atom, etc.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- BSD
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Obtainium
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- Mac
+7
Athena is a Material You (Material 3) firewall and ad blocker that works seamlessly on both rooted and non-rooted devices.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
+2
raradiowolf08’s noteWorks well, I use it with Proton VPN and without Shinzuku
Swiss-based VPN that ensures online privacy with a high-speed network, advanced encryption, and no-logs policy, offering a free version. Supports multiple platforms and unblocks content worldwide.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Apple TV
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Android TV
- OpenAPK
- Flatpak
- Fire TV
- Mozilla Firefox
- Kindle Fire
+7
raradiowolf08’s noteThe free trial is probably the only free VPN that doesn't sell all your data.
Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- Termux
- Mozilla Firefox
+7
raradiowolf08’s noteSupports Markdown and E2EE, I sync through Dropbox.
Privacy-first European search engine offering multi-platform web and image search, no tracking, no personalized results, and supports 13 languages.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
+5
raradiowolf08’s noteThis search engine has built-in ad and tracker blocking while delivering decent search results.
Waterfox is an open-source, privacy-focused browser based on the popular open source browser with a red panda as a mascot. It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for said browser that offers enhanced privacy features, performance improvements, and customizability while...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Flathub
raradiowolf08’s notePrivacy focused and supports Firefox addons, the UX/UI aren't the greatest but works well enough
Highly customizable browser with built-in ad and tracker blockers, Chromium compatibility, advanced tab management, cross-device sync, and strong privacy features.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
- openSUSE
- Snapcraft
- Android Auto
- Flathub
- Samsung Galaxy Store
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
- Debian
+42
raradiowolf08’s noteSmooth user experience, highly customisable
This eye-care extension enables night mode creating dark themes for websites on the fly. Dark Reader inverts bright colors making them high contrast and easy to read at night.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Thunderbird
- Mozilla Firefox
+1
uBlock Origin (uBO) is a CPU and memory-efficient wide-spectrum content blocker. It blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups, annoying anti-blockers, malware sites, etc., by default using EasyList, EasyPrivacy, Peter Lowe's Blocklist, Online Malicious URL Blocklist, and uBO...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Thunderbird
- Opera
- Node.JS
- Mozilla Firefox
+3
raradiowolf08’s noteCan't live without this extension, it works with youtube too and I haven't experienced any sites breaking because of it.
Provides cropping, filters, EXIF editing, background removal, PDF editing, batch processing, custom filters, OCR, encryption, and format export.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
+5
raradiowolf08’s noteIt has all the functions that I could possibly need including curves and EXIF editing
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
+9
raradiowolf08’s noteBest flashcards app, has syncing and a web wersion too
Just like its namesake, Capy Reader is a small RSS reader focused on approachability and simplicity.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
+3
raradiowolf08’s noteNice-looking and practical RSS reader.
Free cross-platform music client for desktop and mobile enabling manual playback, YouTube streaming, playlist creation, time-synced lyrics, and no ads.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Flatpak
- Flathub
- iPhone
- Android
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
+3
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
raradiowolf08’s noteI mostly cured my YT addiction with this by only seeing my subscribtions.
Privacy-focused GPS app with offline maps and community development, featuring real-time navigation, no location tracking, and open-source software.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
- Android Auto
- Obtainium
- OpenStreetMap
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
raradiowolf08’s noteUI looks outdated but it has more hiking-related functions which the more popular CoMaps doesn't
Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
- KDE Plasma
- F-Droid
- Sailfish OS
- Plasma Mobile
- Chocolatey
- OpenAPK
+4
raradiowolf08’s noteI use it with my Ubuntu desktop and Win11 laptop, way more functional than Microsoft's
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
+6
raradiowolf08’s noteThe best-looking weather app I've ever seen
Florae is a free application that will allow you to keep track of the care of your plants while respecting your freedom and privacy.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
raradiowolf08’s noteKind of useful if you keep killing your houseplants
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
+2
raradiowolf08’s noteHas an AMOLED theme
Your privacy-aware, open-source calendar with intuitive design and multi-platform syncing.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
Empower your calls, safeguard your data. Fossify Phone redefines the mobile app experience with unmatched privacy and efficiency. Free from ads and intrusive permissions, it's designed for seamless and secure everyday communication.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
raradiowolf08’s noteSimple and practical design compared to whatever is going on with the default phone app right now
Introducing Fossify Contacts - the next evolution in contact management. Poised to redefine how you manage your contacts, our app combines simplicity with advanced features, tailored for both personal and professional use.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
Open-source, ad-free file manager for Android prioritizing privacy, offline access, no registration, secure file protection, ZIP support, customization, and storage tools.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
raradiowolf08’s noteKind of basic but I barely use it so good enough for me
Private offline photo and video viewer with editing tools, format support, secure locking, EXIF removal, no ads, recycle bin, and material design themes.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
- OpenAPK
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