Applications
Best Privacy-Focused App Stores & Tools (2025)
Open Source for Android & iOS
F-Droid
F-Droid is the go-to FOSS app store for all Android devices.
Aurora Store
Aurora Store allows users to download apps directly from the Google Play Store without a Google Account safely.
Obtainium
Obtainium enables you to install & update apps directly from developers, no app stores necessary.
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.
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.