GNOME Software AlternativesOnly apps categorised as App Stores

The best App Store alternative to GNOME Software is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GNOME Software and many of them are App Stores so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting App Store alternatives to GNOME Software are Aurora Store, Obtainium, Google Play Store and IzzyOnDroid.

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GNOME Software alternatives page was last updated Sep 17, 2024
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  1. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

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    Easily browse and install free open-source Android apps with F-Droid, a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative. No registration required, lightweight, and allows portable use via USB with dark mode support. Excludes tracking, ensuring secure app management.

    80 F-Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom Repos
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Distributed
    5.  Auto Update
    6.  Package Manager
    7.  App Discovery
    8.  Categories
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Software Installer
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Software Management

    F-Droid VS GNOME Software

     

    • Some users think F-Droid is a great GNOME Software alternative, some don't.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to GNOME Software.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNOME Software.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceGNOME Software is also Free and Open Source
    • F-Droid is Privacy focused and LightweightGNOME Software is not according to our users
  2. Aurora Store icon

    Aurora Store

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    Aurora Store is an unofficial, FOSS client to Google's Play Store with an elegant design. Not only does Aurora Store download, update, and search for apps like the Play Store, it also empowers the user with new features.

    74 Aurora Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Aurora Store screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Download old versions
    6.  Package Manager
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Software Installer
    10.  Advanced searching
    11.  Filters

    Aurora Store VS GNOME Software

     
  4. Obtainium icon

    Obtainium

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    Obtainium allows you to install and update Open-Source Apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available.

    52 Obtainium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Obtainium screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Control Updates
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Update Notifier
    7.  Auto Update
    8.  Reliable update information
    9.  Data export/import

    Obtainium VS GNOME Software

     
  5. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

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    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    96 Google Play Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    Google Play Store screenshot 1

    Google Play Store Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Google Apps integration
    3.  Android tv
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Categories
    6.  Update Notifier
    7.  Notifications
    8.  Support for Hotkeys

    Google Play Store VS GNOME Software

     
  6. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

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    This is an F-Droid style repository for Android apps, provided by IzzyOnDroid. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their...

    56 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    IzzyOnDroid screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Track multiple packages

    IzzyOnDroid VS GNOME Software

     
  7. Aptoide icon

    Aptoide

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    Aptoide is a distributed marketplace for mobile applications which runs on the Android operating system. In Aptoide, unlike the default Google Play Store, there is not a unique and centralized store but each user manages their own store.

    97 Aptoide alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Aptoide screenshot 1

    Aptoide Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  Distributed marketplace
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Windows XP Compatibility

    Aptoide VS GNOME Software

     
  9. Flathub icon

    Flathub

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    Flathub is the place to get and distribute apps for all of desktop Linux. It is powered by Flatpak, allowing Flathub apps to run on almost any Linux distribution.

    21 Flathub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    Flathub screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Flatpak
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode

    Flathub VS GNOME Software

     
    Comments about Flathub as an Alternative to GNOME Software
    niezniszczalny
    Negative •Aug 6, 2024
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    Flathub is a webapp, Gnome Software is a desktop app

    GNOME Software Icon
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    • Flathub is Free and Open SourceGNOME Software is also Free and Open Source
    • Flathub is Privacy focused and LightweightGNOME Software is not according to our users
  10. APKMirror icon

    APKMirror

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    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.

    98 APKMirror alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    APKMirror screenshot 1

    APKMirror Features

    1.  Apk download
    2.  Download old versions
    3.  MD5 signature
    4.  No registration required

    APKMirror VS GNOME Software

     
  11. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

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    The Snap Store gives you instant access to thousands of free and open-source applications. And now you can buy apps from some of the leading providers too. All our software is easy to find and install so you can have a customised desktop that suits you in no time.

    38 Snap Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
    Snap Store screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Absence Management
    3.  Software Management

    Snap Store VS GNOME Software

     
    Comments about Snap Store as an Alternative to GNOME Software
    tijmen
    Positive •Dec 11, 2017
    0

    Also lists technical packages.

    GNOME Software Icon
    Snap Store icon
    • Snap Store is Free and ProprietaryGNOME Software is Free and Open Source
    • Snap Store is Privacy focusedGNOME Software is not according to our users
  12. G-Droid icon

    G-Droid

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    G-Droid is a client application to browse the F-Droid repository. It has a slighly different approach of UI design to the F-Droid client.

    69 G-Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    Last version and commit was in September 2022

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Categories
    2.  Tagging
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Software Management
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free

    G-Droid VS GNOME Software

     
  13. Amazon Appstore icon

    Amazon Appstore

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    The Amazon Appstore is a place to purchase and download apps for your Android device. You can get a paid app for free every day, and see app recommendations based on your past Amazon purchases. You can also test apps on a simulated Android phone using a feature called “Test...

    73 Amazon Appstore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Amazon Appstore screenshot 1

    Amazon Appstore Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  One click

    Amazon Appstore VS GNOME Software

     
  14. Applite icon

    Applite

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    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    57 Applite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    Applite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Homebrew

    Applite VS GNOME Software

     
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