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The best Android ROM alternative to iOS is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to iOS and 12 are Android ROMs so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android ROM alternatives to iOS are LineageOS, /e/, CalyxOS and Ubuntu Touch.

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  1. GrapheneOS icon
     212 likes

    GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...

    36 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  2. LineageOS icon
     363 likes

    Free and open-source Android-based operating system for smartphones and tablets, designed to enable deep customization, enhanced privacy controls, regular security updates, and broad device compatibility without default proprietary Google services.

    52 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  3. /e/ icon
     150 likes

    /e/ is a fork of LineageOS that aims to be completely free of everything Google. Not only that, but there are a number of goals the developer has in mind for /e/ that more people feel are vital to a mobile operating system.

    50 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  4. CalyxOS icon
     70 likes

    Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants governments and corporations tracking their every move and spying on their communications. CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design".

    44 CalyxOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Ubuntu Touch icon
     211 likes

    Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.

    47 Ubuntu Touch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Plasma Mobile icon
     67 likes

    Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.

    46 Plasma Mobile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. Replicant icon
     96 likes

    Replicant is a fully free Android distribution running on several devices, a free software mobile operating system putting the emphasis on freedom and privacy/security. It is based on LineageOS and replaces or avoids every proprietary component of the system, such as user-space...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. iodéOS icon
     71 likes

    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    67 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Fairphone Open icon
     18 likes

    alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.

    47 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. OxygenOS icon
     19 likes

    The new operating system from OnePlus, based on Android. OxygenOS is light and essential with subtle, useful features.

    45 OxygenOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. ColorOS icon
     2 likes

    The major difference between Google's stock Android and OPPO's ColorOS is the latter's additional features. Such features include: customizable gestures for screen off, screen on, communication, a security centre, lock screen magazines, options for long screen shot...

    42 ColorOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. VoltageOS icon
     1 like

    No frills pure AOSP experience that will not let you down in getting through every day uninterrupted by inconveniences, with just the right dab of customisations. Be it requiring safetynet for banking or payment apps to receiving the latest security patches from Google as soon...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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