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What are the best open-source Android apps?
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F-Droid
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AGPL-3.0+
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AnkiDroid
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VLC
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QuickDic restored
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F-Droid
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F-Droid
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Anti-Free Speech tendency
Banned Gab app, but allowed Browsers of course
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It opens the door to a whole world of open source apps for Android
While the Amazon App Store and Google Play Store have open-source apps too, they don't point out which apps are or aren't. In F-Droid, you can be sure that what you're installing is genuine FLOSS.
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License:
AGPL-3.0+
Supported platforms:
Android
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No ratings/comments/number of downloads
All apps are presented equally. It is difficult to judge an app's quality/popularity before trying it. On the upside, descriptions are fair (written by the F-Droid maintainers, not by the app authors).
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Non profit
F-Droid is a non profit volunteer organization. Anyone can join to help out or contribute funds, and there are no secret agendas or hidden methods of monetization.
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It doesn't have all the open source apps
There are many open source apps that aren't available on F-Droid due to their authors not making it available on that particular app store. One example is Omni Noted, which is on the Play Store but not F-Droid.
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Under very active development with a strong community behind it
People who have a commitment to FLOSS on Android are already aware of it and help keep the repositories stocked with all the best apps.
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Updates are not automatic for non root users
You have to click the updates one-by-one in order to make them happen. If user has rooted their device automatic updates are possible, the app needs to be converted to a system app.
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All titles are free and open source
All apps and games on F-Droid are free and open source (FOSS), making for a complete store resource for users who want to use only open source software on their device.
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Small selection
F-Droid has a small selection of apps when compared to other major Android markets. This is due to every app being open source and given away for free, something not many people are willing to do with their time and creations.
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Non-profit
Free and open source applications that are not for profit
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Not all apps have screenshots
It can be difficult to tell what an app is like without installing it.
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Highlights 'anti features'
Features that are often considered undesirable by users and the open source community are highlighted. This could be advertising or connecting to non-free services
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File sizes are shown
For those running out of room, the size of the APK is always shown.
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Previous versions of apps remain available after updates
If you don't like an app after an update, you can download the previous version again. This is not possible on GooglePlay.
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F-Droid compiles all packages
F-Droid compiles all the packages themselves ensuring a high level of security. Other stores just allow the developer to upload the app already compiled, meaning anything malicious could be in the app.
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Multiple repository sources
You have more than one source of apps and updates and local repository too
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All apps have no ads nor tracking
This alone can be a great reason to use the apps available on F-Droid, but there is also the fact that this can increase battery life due to tracking and ads never requiring a data connection, since they are not present.
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AnkiDroid
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AnkiDroid
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AnkiDroid
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Free
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User-generated decks vary widely in quality and accuracy
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License:
GPLv3
Number of languages:
92
Ads?:
No
User generated?:
Yes
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Sync with other computers and devices
Synchronize data with Windows/Mac/Linux/iOS and other Android devices.
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Unmatched customizability
You can design your own cards and adjust the spaced repetition algorithm to match your learning preferences.
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Displays flash cards based on need
Each time a card is remembered, the user rates how well they remembered it on a scale of 1-3. Tougher words will be shown more frequently, and easier words will be showed less frequently.
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Nice way to learn something
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Huge selection
AnkiDroid offers more than 6000 topics to learn from (not all are languages).
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VLC
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VLC
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Completely free and open source
There are no advertisements, no in app purchases, no cost at all as the app is completely free and opensource.
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Performance still needs improvement
Browsing large libraries causes slow down and stutter, there are overlay issues when starting a video, and in general some video does lag especially when using lower end hardware.
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Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, AppleTV
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Simple to setup and use
VLC is an incredibly robust application but very simple on the surface. It makes playing music simple, yet still manages to give the user all the tools he/she wants in a music player.
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Plays video and audio
VLC can also double as an audio player due to its immense audio format library compatibility.
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MAPS.ME
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Works offline
When you're abroad with no data and need to go somewhere, this app is a lifesaver.
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Being based on OpenStreetMap data can be lacking
The use of OSM also has the drawback of many places not getting the attention needed for updates. Depending on the geographic location OSM may have the most detailed maps or the most bare/outdated map.
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Obtains data from community-based OpenStreetMap
MAPS.ME uses data from OpenStreetMap, meaning the data retrieved from that service is a community-based map. Anyone can freely edit and contribute to the map, a map concept that is similar to Wikipedia.
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Poor response time to recalculate the route
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Includes offline routing and turn-by-turn navigation
Users without a data connection can still use the app for turn by turn directions, which is great for those that travel or use a device that does not have a cellular data connection.
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Traffic information is not available in all countries and cities
Source of traffic info is a trade secret this feature is only available to some selected cities.
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Fast rendering
By using compression of the map data, MAPS.ME is able to speed up the rendering of their maps to one's device. This allows for a quicker feeling app.
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Not enough details
It is not as detailed as google map.
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Fast
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Started adding ads
Now when searching for a destination, you get an ad at the bottom of the screen.
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New features implemented frequently
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Easy to install
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QuickDic restored
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QuickDic restored
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Many possible translations
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Many languages supported
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Fast
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Free
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ownCloud
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ownCloud
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ownCloud
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You have full control with your data
Only chose a provider or host it on your soho-server.
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Not plug and play as Dropbox etc
You may need some help installing it on your web space, though some providers offer free install server.
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First open-source app for cloud storage
It will let you learn tons of concepts about synchronization, file management, data transfer and so on for the Android platform.
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Allows selective sync
Desktop clients offer sync almost as versatile as dropbox.
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A Photo Manager
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A Photo Manager
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A Photo Manager
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No ads
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Only support for local photos
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Compatible devices:
Smartphone or Tablet
Android version:
4.0 or newer
apk size:
1,6 MB
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Powerful geotagging/openstreetmap integration
A map shows where photos were taken. if you zoom in you see more details. Geotagging: select one or more photos + "set geo" + pick a point in the map ==> the selected images get that point. You can also filter images through the map: after selecting an area in the map (i.e. North Germany), the gallery will only show images from North Germany.
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Can handle big image collections
15000+ images in 1000+ folders.
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Quick hirarchical folder navigation
Only folders that contain pictures are shown.
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Free
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Yalp Store
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Open source alternative to Google Play Store
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Lightweight
Yalp Store apk is less then a megabyte.
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Adblock Plus
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Adblock Plus
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Users automatically opted in to whitelist
AdBlock+ has an automatic whitelist when installed that allows certain advertisers through the blocking mechanism. The fact that these advertisers pay for this privilege makes this particular scenario rife with conflict of interest.
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Blocks ads across the whole device
Whether it is Youtube ads, in browser ads or just ads inside of apps and games, Adblock blocks them all.
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Browser Add off
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All ads
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ROOT still offers the best functionality
Even though ROOT is not required for most Android devices anymore for the app to work, it is still recommended for better functionality.
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Disables tracking
For users that do not want apps, games or webpages to track them, Adblock has an in built function to block all tracking.
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ROOT is not required
Any Android device above 3.0 has the ability to use Adblock without ROOT, though ROOT is still recommended for a seamless functionality.
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OsmAnd Maps & Navigation
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OsmAnd Maps & Navigation
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Slow and sometimes poor search
Most often does not find what you are looking for (which is not caused by bad OSM data).
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Based around crowdsourced OpenStreetMap data
OSM provides a map editable by everyone; just like the web-based encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Using a community edited map allows one to correct isses they encounter. Combined with the monthly turn around, these edits are added for navigation quickly.
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License:
GPLv3
Supported platforms:
Android, iOS
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Omni Notes
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Omni Notes
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Open-source
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No desktop apps
No Windows, Linux, Mac OS apps
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Easy to use
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Fully featured
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Free
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xlwings
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xlwings
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xlwings
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GoStraight
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gps Fields Area Calculator
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