F-Droid Alternatives

F-Droid is described as 'Discover and install FOSS Android apps with ease. Privacy-focused, ad-free, and no registration required, F-Droid offers a lightweight alternative' and is a leading App Store in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to F-Droid for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Linux apps. The best F-Droid alternative is Droid-ify, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like F-Droid are Aurora Store, Obtainium, Neo-Store and IzzyOnDroid.

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  1. APKMirror icon
     113 likes

    In an effort to make things easy, and maybe even fun, AndroidPolice.com created APK Mirror. Over the past several months, they've been working to build a smooth, reliable, trust-worthy site to host the downloads users love.

    95 APKMirror alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    APKMirror vs F-Droid Comments
    LinuxDoge
    Positive
    0

    Important source of closed-source apps or previous versions. Pretty annoying to use, and not a replacement for F-Droid, but important

    • APKMirror is Free and ProprietaryF-Droid is Free and Open Source
  2. APKPure icon
     127 likes

    APKPure is a totally free APK downloader for Android phone and tablet. Download apk directly from Android market even without Google play store account.

    90 APKPure alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    APKPure vs F-Droid Comments
    LinuxDoge
    Negative
    0

    Dangerous! The apps have added trackers, check them with Exodus or other tools!

    Not opensource, avoid if possible, use these apps only with no internet access.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Forcing my tablet into portrait mode!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • APKPure is Free and ProprietaryF-Droid is Free and Open Source
  3. App Lounge icon
     6 likes

    App Lounge is the second iteration of the application store embedded within /e/OS. It allows everyone to access millions of applications directly from their phone home screen.

    7 App Lounge alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. OrionStore icon
     6 likes

    The ultimate home for modded apps. OrionStore offers instant access to YouTube ReVanced, Spotify Premium, and essential open-source tools without the clutter. No servers, no tracking, just a beautiful, modern gateway to the apps you love.

    9 OrionStore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. APKUpdater icon
     24 likes

    APKUpdater is a tool that simplifies the process of finding updates for your installed apps. It will provide functionality similar to an app store without having to install the associated spyware that comes with it.

    37 APKUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
     
  6. This is an alternative F-Droid client which is based on the older UI of the official client (pre 1.0).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  7. APKGrabber icon
     10 likes

    APKGrabber for Android is a fork of APKUpdater which can update installed applications without using Google Play.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. ZapStore icon
     8 likes

    It uses nostr to establish identity, linking release artifacts to social profiles validated by the web of trust. This enables secure installs, a new app discoverability layer and developer monetization via zaps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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