Fossdroid AlternativesApp Stores & Software Installers like Fossdroid

Fossdroid is described as 'The project's aim is to promote free and open source software on the Android platform. Fossdroid takes its data from F-Droid and organizes the apps in an attractive Google Play-like arrangement, with the ability to view apps by what’s new / trending / most popular' and is a popular App Store in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Fossdroid, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Kindle Fire apps. The best Fossdroid alternative is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Fossdroid are Aurora Store, Obtainium, Droid-ify and Google Play Store.

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  1. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

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    Easily browse and install free open-source Android apps with F-Droid, a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative. No registration required, lightweight, and allows portable use via USB with dark mode support. Excludes tracking, ensuring secure app management.

    76 F-Droid alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about F-Droid as an Alternative to Fossdroid
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    I intend to use both and ditch Google Play. These 2 aren't really alternatives (I hope) but rather an excellent pair to replace Google's monopoly-like position and lack of privacy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks F-Droid is a great Fossdroid alternative.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Fossdroid.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Fossdroid.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceFossdroid is also Free and Open Source
    • F-Droid is Privacy focusedFossdroid is not according to our users
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    Aurora Store

     324 likes

    Aurora Store enables you to search and download apps from the official Google Play store. You can check app descriptions, screenshots, updates, reviews, and download the APK directly from Google Play to your device.

    75 Aurora Store alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Obtainium

     117 likes

    Obtainium allows you to install and update Open-Source Apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available.

    57 Obtainium alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

     624 likes

    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    94 Google Play Store alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  10. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

     67 likes

    This is an F-Droid style repository for Android apps, provided by IzzyOnDroid. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their...

    59 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Aptoide

     322 likes

    Aptoide is a distributed marketplace for mobile applications which runs on the Android operating system. In Aptoide, unlike the default Google Play Store, there is not a unique and centralized store but each user manages their own store.

    92 Aptoide alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    Uptodown

     88 likes

    Uptodown is an international download site for mobile apps and desktop software. It was created on December 20, 2002, and is based in Málaga, Spain.

    78 Uptodown alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    APKPure

     126 likes

    APKPure is a totally free APK downloader for Android phone and tablet. Download apk directly from Android market even without Google play store account.

    89 APKPure alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Very much like Google Play Store only better! It works when others don't. Has full app integration and updates.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • APKPure is Free and ProprietaryFossdroid is Free and Open Source
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