This list covers many privacy-friendly apps I really enjoy. My setup is primarily Apple-based, but I've used Linux and Android in the past and tried to add things that work with them as well. For every Apple app listed here, I've also listed alternatives where possible and I expect you to have activated full E2EE on your Apple ID. Apps are listed in a somewhat organized way, usually from most simple/feature rich to most private.
Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with synced narration. It's made of three components: the API server, the web interface, and the mobile apps. Together, these components allow you to take audiobooks and ebooks that you already own and...
An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.
An open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience.
Federated and open-source social network with no ads, 500-character limit, custom emojis, and content warnings, emphasizing privacy and personal interaction.
Federated image sharing platform prioritizing privacy, safety, and user control, ad-free operation, no algorithms, open-source, and supports self-hosting.
Open-source and privacy-first home automation with an emphasis on local control and backed by a worldwide community. Runs on Raspberry Pi or local server.
With the new Home app, you can securely control all your Homekit accessories from your favorite iOS device. Have your iPhone turn off the lights. See who’s at the front door from your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV.
A free and cloudless replacement for your gadget vendors' closed source Android applications. Supports Pebble, Mi Band, Liveview, HPlus and more.
Self-hosted gym & body-weight tracker — plan routines, log workouts (supersets, warm-ups, cardio), see which muscles are trained, fatigued or detrained, import from FitNotes/Strong/Hevy, passkey login. Your data, your server.
The Apple Health app provides a central and secure place for your health and fitness information, so it’s easily accessible and under your control.
• Get access to premium 4K ultra high definition video and audio workouts and meditations from 5-45 minutes designed by the world's most motivating and inclusive trainers with limited to no equipment required.
Asahi Linux is a project and community with the goal of porting Linux to Apple Silicon Macs, starting with the 2020 M1 Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.
Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.
The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...
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