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App store options

barbarjan edited this page Aug 19, 2025 · 2 revisions

Below is a list of alternatives to Google Play Store:

Name Description
Aurora Store An open-source alternative to Google Play Store, allowing users to download apps from the Google Play repository without needing a Google account.
F-Droid A catalog of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) Android apps, focusing on privacy and security without proprietary dependencies.
Obtainium An open-source tool that allows installing and updating apps directly from their release sources (e.g., GitHub, GitLab), bypassing app stores. Security depends on source integrity.
Aptoide An independent Android app store offering a large catalog of apps, maintained by the community and developers.
APKPure A popular third-party app store providing APK downloads for Android apps, not open source but with a wide selection.

F-Droid Frontends (alternative clients for the F-Droid repository):

Name Description
Droid-ify A lightweight, open-source client for the F-Droid repository, providing a modern UI and improved performance.
Neo Store An enhanced F-Droid client with a focus on usability, speed, and additional features such as app ratings.
Aurora Droid An alternative client for the F-Droid repository with an emphasis on customization and user interface flexibility.
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