iOS Alternatives for Android

iOS is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to iOS and 12 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to iOS are GrapheneOS, LineageOS, /e/ and CalyxOS.

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  1. Android icon
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    Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

    50 Android alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
     
  2. GrapheneOS icon
     185 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...

    36 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. LineageOS icon
     360 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.

    52 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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  4. /e/ icon
     147 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.

    50 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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  5. CalyxOS icon
     65 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".

    44 CalyxOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
  6. iodéOS icon
     67 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.

    66 iodéOS alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
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  7. Replicant icon
     94 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...

    47 Replicant alternatives

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    • Android
     
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  8. Fairphone Open icon
     15 likes

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

    46 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
  9. OxygenOS icon
     19 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. ColorOS icon
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    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...

    42 ColorOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. VoltageOS icon
     1 like

    No frills pure AOSP experience that will not let you down in getting through every day uninterrupted by inconveniences, with just the right dab of customisations. Be it requiring safetynet for banking or payment apps to receiving the latest security patches from Google as soon...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  12. RestlessOS icon
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    RestlessOS is an unofficial, unaffiliated fork of GrapheneOS packaged as a Generic System Image (GSI) for Project Treble devices. It is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way connected to the GrapheneOS project or its developers.

    22 RestlessOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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