FOSS Android

Web Browser

Bromite

Chromium-based browser with ad-blocking, tracking protection, privacy enhancements.

Replaces: Google ChromeGitHub

Fennec F-Droid

Firefox fork, proprietary components removed, strong privacy, customization.

Replaces: Firefox, ChromeGitLab

Email Client

K-9 Mail

Robust email client for IMAP, POP3, Exchange, privacy-focused, customizable.

Replaces: Gmail, OutlookGitHub

FairEmail

Privacy-first email client with filtering, encryption, minimalist interface.

Replaces: GmailGitHub

Messaging

Signal (FOSS)

Privacy-focused messaging with E2E encryption for chats, calls, video.

Replaces: WhatsApp, TelegramGitHub

Element

Decentralized messaging on Matrix protocol, secure group communication.

Replaces: WhatsApp, SlackGitHub

Notes and Productivity

Joplin

Note-taking app with Markdown, cloud sync, offline access.

Replaces: Evernote, Google KeepGitHub

Standard Notes

Encrypted note-taking app, privacy-focused, long-term support.

Replaces: Google Keep, OneNoteGitHub

File Manager

Amaze File Manager

Lightweight, privacy-respecting file manager, root access, clean UI.

Replaces: ES File Explorer, Google FilesGitHub

Material Files

Modern file manager, FTP/SFTP support, privacy-focused.

Replaces: Google FilesGitHub

Media Player

VLC for Android

Versatile media player, all audio/video formats, no ads.

Replaces: Google Play MoviesGitLab

MPV-android

Lightweight MPV-based media player for advanced users.

Replaces: MX PlayerGitHub

Music Player

AntennaPod

Podcast, RSS feed player, privacy-focused, offline listening.

Replaces: Spotify (podcasts), Google PodcastsGitHub

Music Player GO

Lightweight local music player, modern interface.

Replaces: Google Play Music, Spotify (local)GitHub

Camera

Open Camera

Feature-rich camera, manual controls, no proprietary dependencies.

Replaces: Google CameraGitHub

Simple Camera

Minimalist camera for photos, videos, privacy-first.

Replaces: Google CameraGitHub

Gallery

Simple Gallery

Privacy-focused gallery for photos/videos, editing tools.

Replaces: Google PhotosGitHub

Fossify Gallery

Fork of Simple Gallery, FOSS-focused development.

Replaces: Google PhotosGitHub

Calendar

Etar

Clean open-source calendar, Material Design, offline.

Replaces: Google CalendarGitHub

Simple Calendar

Lightweight privacy-first calendar, customizable widgets.

Replaces: Google CalendarGitHub

Contacts

Simple Contacts

Privacy-respecting contacts app, import/export, groups.

Replaces: Google ContactsGitHub

Fossify Contacts

Fork of Simple Contacts, continued FOSS development.

Replaces: Google ContactsGitHub

Keyboard

AnySoftKeyboard

Privacy-focused keyboard, customizable, no internet.

Replaces: Gboard, SwiftKeyGitHub

OpenBoard

AOSP keyboard fork, enhanced privacy, basic features.

Replaces: GboardGitHub

Maps and Navigation

OsmAnd

Offline maps, navigation, OpenStreetMap, extensive features.

Replaces: Google MapsGitHub

Organic Maps

Privacy-focused Maps.me fork, OpenStreetMap.

Replaces: Google MapsGitHub

Password Manager

Bitwarden (FOSS)

Secure password manager, self-hosting, no proprietary.

Replaces: LastPass, 1PasswordGitHub

KeePassDX

Lightweight offline password manager, KeePass compatible.

Replaces: LastPassGitHub

VPN Client

WireGuard

Modern open-source VPN, WireGuard protocol, fast, secure.

Replaces: NordVPN, ExpressVPNGitHub

OpenVPN for Android

Full-featured OpenVPN client for custom VPN servers.

Replaces: Proprietary VPN appsGitHub

Launcher

Lawnchair

Customizable lightweight launcher, AOSP-like, modern features.

Replaces: Google Pixel Launcher, Samsung One UIGitHub

KISS Launcher

Minimal search-focused launcher, speed, simplicity.

Replaces: Stock launchersGitHub

Cloud Storage Client

Nextcloud

Client for Nextcloud, self-hosted cloud storage, sync, sharing.

Replaces: Google Drive, DropboxGitHub

Syncthing

Peer-to-peer file sync, no central server.

Replaces: Google DriveGitHub

Office Suite

Collabora Office

Mobile office suite based on LibreOffice, document editing.

Replaces: Microsoft Office, Google DocsGitHub

Markor

Markdown, plain-text editor, note-taking, to-do lists.

Replaces: Google Docs (Markdown)GitHub

System Utilities

F-Droid

Open-source app store for FOSS apps, no tracking.

Replaces: Google Play StoreGitHub

AdAway

System-wide ad-blocker, hosts files, root required.

Replaces: AdGuardGitHub

NewPipe

Privacy-focused YouTube client, ad-free, background playback.

Replaces: YouTubeGitHub

Termux

Terminal emulator, Linux environment for Android.

Replaces: Proprietary terminalsGitHub

Tor Browser

Privacy-focused browser, anonymous browsing via Tor.

Replaces: Chrome, SafariGitLab

Orbot

Tor proxy app, routes traffic for privacy.

Replaces: Proprietary VPNsGitHub

Frost

Privacy-focused Facebook client, lightweight, no tracking.

Replaces: FacebookGitHub

DAVx⁵

CalDAV/CardDAV sync client, calendar, contacts sync.

Replaces: Google Calendar/Contacts syncGitHub

Tasks.org

Open-source task manager, CalDAV sync, privacy-focused.

Replaces: Google Tasks, TodoistGitHub

Scrambled Exif

Removes EXIF metadata from photos, privacy-first.

Replaces: Proprietary photo editorsGitLab