Applications

Best Privacy-Focused App Stores & Tools (2025)
Open Source for Android & iOS

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F-Droid

F-Droid is the go-to FOSS app store for all Android devices.

Open Source Android Official Web
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Aurora Store

Aurora Store allows users to download apps directly from the Google Play Store without a Google Account safely.

Open Source Android Official Web
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Obtainium

Obtainium enables you to install & update apps directly from developers, no app stores necessary.

Open Source Android Official Web
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Exodus Privacy

Analyzes privacy concerns in Android applications. Many iOS applications will use similar trackers, so this is a useful tool to check trackers for applications before downloading.

Open Source Android Web Official Web
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AltStore

AltStore allows iOS users to install IPA files (apps) to their device without the App Store. Apple's restrictions, however, make this a generally limited experience. Europeans can install AltStore PAL for an improved sideloading experience.

Open Source iOS Official Web