Guide

Beyond Google Play: open-source app stores for Android

By the AppsCome team ·

Google Play isn't the only way to get apps. F-Droid's catalogue of open-source software is the best known alternative, and several clients can browse it or track releases directly from developers.

  1. 1

    Droid-ify

    Tools · Open source

    A modern, fast client for the F-Droid repository with a clean Material design.

  2. 2

    Neo Store

    Tools · Open source

    Another F-Droid client, with extra repositories built in and good update management.

  3. 3

    Obtainium

    Tools · Open source

    Installs and updates apps straight from the developer's release page (GitHub, GitLab and more), so you get new versions as soon as they're published.

  4. 4

    Aurora Store

    Tools · Open source

    An open-source client for Google Play itself, which can download Play apps without signing in with your Google account.

Installing from a new store? Android asks once for permission to install apps from that source — allow it only for stores you trust, and leave Play Protect switched on.

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