Apps

App Stores

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
F-Droid	F-Droid is the app distribution ecosystem for Android where your user freedom comes first. Discover our app store, explore the world of free and open source (FOSS) apps and learn about our app distribution tools.
Aurora Store	An open-source alternative client for browsing, downloading, and updating apps from Google Play without using the official Play Store app.
Droid-ify	An open-source F-Droid client for browsing and installing apps from compatible repositories, with repository management and automatic updates.
Komi Store	Komi Store is a cross-platform app store for GitHub releases, designed to simplify discovering and installing open-source software.
IzzyOnDroid	A curated repository of free and open-source Android apps, offering developer-signed APKs and transparent security information.
Neo-Store	A modern F-Droid client with repository management, app discovery, fast syncing, and a customizable interface.
APKMirror	A website for downloading Android APKs, including older versions of apps. Downloads are generally managed manually rather than through a repository client.
Obtainium	An open-source Android app that tracks releases from developers’ original websites and supported code-hosting platforms, allowing users to install and update apps directly from their sources.
OpenAPK	A directory of free and open-source Android apps, providing APK downloads and links to their source code.

Browsers

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Brave	A privacy-focused Chromium-based browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking, HTTPS upgrades, and protections against unwanted content.
IronFox	A privacy- and security-focused Android browser based on Mozilla Firefox, with hardening and privacy-oriented configuration.
Firefox	Mozilla’s web browser with enhanced tracking protection, extension support on Android, private browsing, and cross-device synchronization.
Vivaldi	A customizable Chromium-based browser with tracker and ad blocking, desktop-style tabs, built-in tools, and synchronization across devices.
Fennec	An Android browser based on Firefox, distributed through F-Droid with proprietary components and telemetry removed. It supports extensions, tracking protection, private browsing, and Firefox Sync.
Orbot	A Tor-powered proxy app that routes supported app traffic through the Tor network to improve privacy and help circumvent network censorship. It complements browsers rather than serving as a standalone browser.

Launchers

Most launchers don't quite match what Nova Launcher offered. Many have plenty of features, but differ in customization, usability, and overall polish. Check more here: Comparison Table.

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Nova Launcher	A highly customizable Android home screen launcher offering flexible grid layouts, icon customization, gestures, folders, app drawer controls, and extensive personalization options.
Kvaesitso	A free and open-source, search-focused launcher with a customizable home screen, widgets, shortcuts, and integrated search features.
Lawnchair	A free and open-source launcher inspired by Pixel Launcher, adding extensive customization, icon packs, themed icons, flexible layouts, and Material You styling.
Fossify Launcher	A lightweight, privacy-focused launcher with customizable themes and layouts, widget support, and app hiding. It has no ads or internet permission.
Smart Launcher	A customizable Android launcher featuring automatic app categorization, adaptive themes, icon customization, gesture controls, and a streamlined home screen.
Niagara Launcher	A minimalist Android launcher built around an ergonomic, scrollable app list, quick app search, notification previews, and a distraction-reduced home screen.
Neo Launcher	A free and open-source AOSP-based launcher with themes, gestures, customizable search engines, app drawer categories, icon packs, hidden apps, and backup options.

Dialers

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Fossify Phone	An open-source phone dialer and call management app focused on privacy, simplicity, and customization, without ads or unnecessary permissions.
NovaDial	An Android dialer project designed as an alternative phone app. Check the repository for its current features and development status.

Messages

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Quik	A free and open-source Android SMS and MMS messaging app with a clean interface, conversation management, and customization options.
Fossify Messages	A privacy-focused SMS and MMS messaging app with a simple interface, customizable themes, and no ads or unnecessary permissions.

Adblock

DNS

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Some of these apps block ads at the DNS level only, so services like YouTube and Spotify may not be fully ad-free.

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
RethinkDNS	A DNS firewall with customizable blocklists for blocking ads, trackers, and other unwanted connections.
NextDNS	A configurable DNS service that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains across devices and networks.
AdGuard	DNS filtering that blocks ads, trackers, and phishing domains without requiring a full content-blocking app.
AdAway	An open-source ad blocker for Android that can block ads using hosts files and DNS-based filtering.
Control D	A customizable DNS service for blocking ads, trackers, malware, and other unwanted domains.
Mullvad DNS	Privacy-focused DNS resolvers with optional blocking of ads, trackers, malware, and other unwanted content.

Firewall

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
NetGuard	An Android firewall that lets you block network access per app without requiring root access.
AFWall+	An Android firewall that controls which apps can access Wi-Fi or mobile data; requires root access.
Athena	An Android firewall project for managing and restricting apps' network access.
personalDNSfilter	An Android DNS filter that blocks connections to domains on configurable filter lists, including ad and tracking domains.

Multifactor Authentication

Check 2FA Directory for a list of websites that support two-factor authentication. You can also visit Privacy Guides to learn more about online privacy and security.

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Aegis Authenticator	A free, open-source Android authenticator that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and supports encrypted backups.
Ente Auth	An open-source authenticator for generating two-factor authentication codes, with encrypted sync and support across multiple platforms.

For offline authentication, you can also use KeePassXC or KeePassDX.

Camera

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Google Lens	Visual search tool for identifying objects, translating text, scanning QR codes, and finding information from images.
GCam	Community-distributed Google Camera ports that bring features such as HDR+, Night Sight, and portrait photography to compatible Android devices.
Open Camera	A free, open-source Android camera app with manual controls, HDR, exposure bracketing, and video recording options.
ProShot	A camera app offering manual exposure, focus, white balance, and advanced photo and video controls.
MotionCam Pro	An advanced Android camera app focused on RAW video capture and computational photography.
mcpro24fps	A professional Android video camera app with manual controls, advanced frame-rate options, and detailed recording settings.
Blackmagic Camera	A professional video camera app with manual controls, cinematic recording options, and support for compatible external workflows.
FiLMiC Pro	A professional mobile video camera app with manual focus, exposure, and other advanced filmmaking controls.
Libre Camera	An open-source camera app designed to provide photo and video capture without unnecessary complexity.

Web Camera

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Camo	Turns a compatible phone into a high-quality webcam for video calls and streaming.
Iriun Webcam	Uses a phone as a wireless webcam for a computer.
DroidCam OBS	Connects a phone camera to OBS Studio for streaming and recording.

Image Tools

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Image Toolbox	An open-source image editor with tools for resizing, cropping, conversion, compression, and other image-processing tasks.
Snapseed	A photo editor offering selective adjustments, filters, retouching, and other image-enhancement tools.

Gallery

Tool	Description	Supported platforms	Source
Aves	An open-source gallery app for browsing and organizing photos and videos, with metadata and map-based browsing features.
Fossify Gallery	An open-source gallery app for viewing, organizing, and managing photos and videos, with no ads or unnecessary permissions.
ReFoto Gallery	A gallery app for browsing and organizing photos and videos.
Right Gallery	A privacy-focused Android gallery app for viewing and organizing local photos and videos.