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The best Android ROM alternative to iOS is Ubuntu Touch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to iOS and 11 are Android ROMs so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android ROM alternatives to iOS are LineageOS, GrapheneOS, /e/ and CalyxOS.

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  1. Ubuntu Touch icon

    Ubuntu Touch

     207 likes

    Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Ubuntu Touch as an Alternative to iOS
    Top Positive Comment
    marcosalonso
    7

    Free and secure OS. Easy to work with!

    joonye
    0

    Free and secure OS. Easy to work with!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ron wis
    Positive
    1

    The touch is quite responsive<a href=https://techlarapoint.com/cash-app-plus-plus-apk/>,</a> I enjoyed the feel on the screen very much. Looking Forward to having more unique stuff by Ubuntu!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceiOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ubuntu Touch is Customizable and LightweightiOS is not according to our users
  2. LineageOS icon

    LineageOS

     344 likes

    Free and open-source Android-based operating system for smartphones and tablets, designed to enable deep customization, enhanced privacy controls, regular security updates, and broad device compatibility without default proprietary Google services.

    47 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about LineageOS as an Alternative to iOS
    Anonymous Boy
    Positive
    1

    It’s Android with all the themes and emulators and stuff, and it’s iOS, nothing spying on you. Best of both worlds.

    LineageOS icon
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    • LineageOS is Free and Open SourceiOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • LineageOS is Customizable and LightweightiOS is not according to our users
  4. GrapheneOS icon

    GrapheneOS

     153 likes

    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...

    31 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. /e/ icon

    /e/

     133 likes

    /e/ is a fork of LineageOS that aims to be completely free of everything Google. Not only that, but there are a number of goals the developer has in mind for /e/ that more people feel are vital to a mobile operating system.

    46 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about /e/ as an Alternative to iOS
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    It is free software and privacy focused

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    /e/ icon
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    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceiOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • /e/ is LightweightiOS is not according to our users
  6. CalyxOS icon

    CalyxOS

     60 likes

    Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants governments and corporations tracking their every move and spying on their communications. CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design".

    41 CalyxOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Encrypted communications
     
  7. iod&#233;OS icon

    iodéOS

     62 likes

    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    63 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Replicant icon

    Replicant

     92 likes

    Replicant is a fully free Android distribution running on several devices, a free software mobile operating system putting the emphasis on freedom and privacy/security. It is based on LineageOS and replaces or avoids every proprietary component of the system, such as user-space...

    46 Replicant alternatives

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    • Android
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    Comments about Replicant as an Alternative to iOS
    jonson87
    Positive
    0

    WOW its great. free and real software's are really helpful for low budget users<a href="https://alightmotionapk.pro">,</a>

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Replicant icon
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    • Replicant is Free and Open SourceiOS is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Fairphone Open icon

    Fairphone Open

     14 likes

    alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.

    45 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  12. OxygenOS icon

    OxygenOS

     19 likes

    The new operating system from OnePlus, based on Android. OxygenOS is light and essential with subtle, useful features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Gestures
     
  13. ColorOS icon

    ColorOS

     2 likes

    The major difference between Google's stock Android and OPPO's ColorOS is the latter's additional features. Such features include: customizable gestures for screen off, screen on, communication, a security centre, lock screen magazines, options for long screen shot...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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