Project Sandcastle AlternativesMobile Os and other similar apps like Project Sandcastle

Project Sandcastle is described as 'Linux with X windowing system and Android on the iPhone' and is a Mobile OS in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Project Sandcastle for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Linux Mobile, Android Tablet and Self-Hosted apps. The best Project Sandcastle alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Project Sandcastle are LineageOS, /e/, Ubuntu Touch and Replicant.

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Project Sandcastle alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
  1. Android icon
     921 likes

    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.

    45 Android alternatives
    Android screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  ARM support
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  Android Wear compatibility
    5.  Google integration
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sideload apps
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Batch Rename Files
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    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Project Sandcastle.

    • Android is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Project Sandcastle.

    • Android is Free and Open SourceProject Sandcastle is also Free and Open Source
    • Android is CustomizableProject Sandcastle is not according to our users
  2. LineageOS icon
     308 likes

    A free and open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet computers, based on the Android mobile platform. It is the successor to the highly popular custom ROM CyanogenMod, from which it was forked in December 2016 when Cyanogen Inc.

    48 LineageOS alternatives
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    Notification Shade
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    Settings

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom-ROM
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Sideload apps
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    LineageOS iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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  3. /e/ icon
     106 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.

    45 /e/ alternatives
    /e/ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    3.  Ungoogled
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  OTA Updates
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Low CPU usage
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Longevity
    10.  Usability
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No registration required
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  4. Ubuntu Touch icon
     195 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
    Ubuntu Touch screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  Conference Bridging
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  OpenVPN
    Ubuntu Touch iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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    • Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to Project Sandcastle.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceProject Sandcastle is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightProject Sandcastle is not according to our users
  5. Replicant icon
     90 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...

    45 Replicant alternatives
    Replicant screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
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  6. Plasma Mobile icon
     54 likes

    Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.

    42 Plasma Mobile alternatives
    Plasma Mobile screenshot 1
    Plasma Mobile screenshot 2
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    Plasma Mobile iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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  7. iodéOS icon
     54 likes

    iodéOS is an operating system powered by LineageOS and based on the Android mobile platform. iodéOS aims at protecting the user's privacy with a built-in adblocker and by removing Google trackers.

    66 iodéOS alternatives
    iodéOS screenshot 1
    iodéOS screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ungoogled
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  OTA Updates
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  AdBlock Friendly
    12.  Low CPU usage
    iodéOS iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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  8. iOS icon
     133 likes

    iOS is a mobile operating system designed by Apple for its iPhone and iPad devices. It offers a user-friendly interface, intuitive features, and seamless integration with other Apple products. With iOS, you can access a wide range of apps, games, and multimedia content, as well...

    25 iOS alternatives
    iOS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Web Browser
    6.  Support for Smartwatch
    7.  OTA Updates
    iOS iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to Project Sandcastle.

    • iOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Project Sandcastle.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryProject Sandcastle is Free and Open Source
    • iOS is Privacy focusedProject Sandcastle is not according to our users
  9. Sailfish OS icon
     61 likes

    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    28 Sailfish OS alternatives
    Sailfish OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    Sailfish OS iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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  10. Tizen OS icon
     31 likes

    Tizen is an open source mobile and device operating system based on Linux developed by Samsung and Intel.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives
    Tizen OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  MultiTouch
    4.  Multitasking
    Tizen OS iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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  11. Mobian icon
     10 likes

    Mobian is an open-source project aimed at bringing Debian GNU/Linux to mobile devices.

    40 Mobian alternatives
    Working on phone or tablet

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    Mobian iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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  12. OxygenOS icon
     18 likes

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

    43 OxygenOS alternatives
    Gestures
    Customizable lockscreen
    Quick Settings

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    OxygenOS Features

    1.  Root required
    OxygenOS iconProject Sandcastle Icon

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