ZapStore Alternatives

ZapStore is described as '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' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ZapStore for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Web-based, F-Droid and iPad apps. The best ZapStore alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like ZapStore are F-Droid, Aurora Store, Obtainium and Droid-ify.

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ZapStore alternatives are mainly App Stores but may also be Software Installers or Package Managers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ZapStore.
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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.

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ZapStore alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

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    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    69 Steam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam Store

    Top Steam Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Free to play
    8.  Application Launchers
    9.  VR support
    10.  Distributed marketplace
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Dark Mode

    Steam VS ZapStore

     

    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ZapStore.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to ZapStore.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryZapStore is Free and Open Source
  2. 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
    F-Droid screenshot 1
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    F-Droid screenshot 3

    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 ZapStore

     

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source alternative to ZapStore.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceZapStore is also Free and Open Source
    • F-Droid is Privacy focused and LightweightZapStore is not according to our users
  4. 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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    Aurora Store screenshot 3

    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 ZapStore

     
  5. Obtainium icon

    Obtainium

     81 likes
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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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    Obtainium screenshot 3

    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 ZapStore

     
  6. Droid-ify icon

    Droid-ify

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    A quick material F-Droid client.

    16 Droid-ify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Apk download
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Fast
    7.  Material design
    8.  Package Manager
    9.  Software Installer
    10.  Access the AppStore
    11.  Advanced searching

    Droid-ify VS ZapStore

     
  7. 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 ZapStore

     
  9. Neo-Store icon

    Neo-Store

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    The modern and feature-rich F-Droid client for everyone! (Unofficial F-Droid client)

    30 Neo-Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Neo-Store screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Apk download
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Auto-installer
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking

    Neo-Store VS ZapStore

     
  10. OpenAPK icon

    OpenAPK

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    Download free open-source apps in APK format for Android that are safe and respects privacy. Sourced from GitHub, GitLab and beyond.

    50 OpenAPK alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    OpenAPK screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Apk download
    6.  Integrated Search
    7.  Category Filters
    8.  Categories

    OpenAPK VS ZapStore

     
  11. 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 ZapStore

     
  12. 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

    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 ZapStore

     
  13. Blays Hub icon

    Blays Hub

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    Download, Install and Share apps & mods easily. FOSS and features Material You UI.

    47 Blays Hub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Blays Hub screenshot 1
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    Blays Hub screenshot 3

    Blays Hub Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Auto Update
    3.  Apk download

    Blays Hub VS ZapStore

     
  14. 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

    Platforms

    • Online
    APKMirror screenshot 1

    APKMirror Features

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

    APKMirror VS ZapStore

     
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