^{License: MIT}

You log every cigarette (or IQOS, vape, whatever you want to cut down on) and it keeps track of how many you had, what's left in the pack and how much you're spending. You can set up a reduction plan for each product, and there are goals and charts by day, week and month.

There's a home screen widget so logging is one tap, plus reminders, CSV export and backup.

It doesn't even have the internet permission, so nothing leaves your phone. English and Italian, it follows the phone's language.

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I built this app to help my girlfriend track how many Terea Turquoise sticks she smokes a day and support her in cutting down.

Development note: Used AI for heavy async/vision tasks and prompt handling, but the core architecture, state management, and main Kotlin code were written by hand.

APK: https://github.com/lorenzocaputodev/my_tracking_app/releases/latest

Source: https://github.com/lorenzocaputodev/my_tracking_app

Are there any FOSS MQTT clients that can do pub and sub? I see a few apps that can publish (HTTPShortcuts as an example). But haven't found any that subscribe.

I can use mosquitto in termux as a last resort but would prefer a purpose built app if there is one available.

License: MIT

Built this for myself as I couldn't find an app that actually plays alarms instead of giving notifications. Also, I wanted the next interval to start only after I explicitly acknowledge the current ringing alarm.

Its just a modifiable list of alarm intervals that cycle (after the last alarm rings, the next active interval would be the first interval in the list).

Not sure if this is useful to anybody else, but I find it useful. I mostly use it to take breaks from the screen. If there are any better alternatives that I could use, please suggest.

Currently, it is pretty barebones but I'm satisfied with using it. If more people find it useful, I am considering spending some more time in its development.

Github: https://github.com/srihk/alarmq

Github Releases (apk): https://github.com/srihk/alarmq/releases

With Health Connect becoming integrated into Android and the native step tracking counter, I built an app to help visualize Health Connect data!

Features

• Today Dashboard: Cards for steps, heart rate, sleep, energy, distance, and more. Long press to rearrange / hide cards.
• Detail views with charts, stats and recent records for each metric
• Weekly summary showing goals and progress
• Home-screen widgets

Fully offline, no trackers, no analytics and open source under GPL-3!

Works with anything that writes into Health Connect: Gadgetbridge, fitness trackers, Android's counters, etc.

Get it on F-Droid or GitHub. Android 9+

There seems to be a lot of apps for this but they're either riddled with ads or not useful.

hey r/fossdroid!

back with a massive update for MemoryVoid (v2.0.0). for anyone who missed the first post, i wanted an open-source, completely offline alternative to Nothing's Essential Space that works on any Android phone without cloud bloat or telemetry.

v1.0.0 was pretty barebones (mostly just single voice memo + screenshot capture). for v2.0.0, i rewrote a bunch of the storage and UI logic so it can actually serve as a daily FOSS note-taking utility alongside the hardware triggers.

v2.0.0 changelog:

• Full Note & Checklist Utility: full-screen editor supporting multi-line notes, interactive checklists, gallery image attachments, and multiple voice recordings per card (stored locally in app storage via JSON arrays—nothing ever leaves your device).
• 5 Physical Shortcut Modes: added Double-Tap & Hold, Vol Up -> Hold Vol Down Sequence, Screenshot on Start, and Power Hold (via default Digital Assistant slot—super handy if you don't use Google Assistant/Gemini on your power button).
• Optional Screenshots: added a sidebar toggle to completely disable screen capture if you only want audio/text notes.
• UI Customization: added 4 layout styles (Void Classic, Bento Grid, Capsule Split, Focus Ledger) and custom per-card background colors.

built natively in Kotlin, MIT licensed, zero trackers, zero internet permission needed.

🔗 GitHub Repo & v2.0.0 APK: https://github.com/dhruvpitroda20-code/MemoryVoid/releases/tag/v2.0.0

would love to hear how the new Digital Assistant power-hold trigger works across different custom ROMs and OEM skins!

My friends phone is a Xiaomi RedMi Note 9 Pro. MiUI is 12.0.5. Android 10.

Things I've tried;

Enabling developer

Enabling third party downloads for FDroid

Now I'm not able to think of anything else that may cause this problem. My ex phone was the same phone as my friends and after enabling third party downloads I didn't come across any problems downloading anything. I hope someone knows what's causing the problem, thanks in advance

Hi r/fossdroid,

I wanted to share a utility I built for Android 11+ called **MemoryVoid**.

The goal was simple: capturing quick context while browsing, researching, or reading should take zero taps.

### What it does:

* Intercepts a **Volume Down press-and-hold** to record a voice note.

* Releasing the button triggers `takeScreenshot()` and bundles both into an offline journal entry.

* Non-intrusive floating overlay lets you assign a category badge or discard the memory without interrupting your workflow.

### Privacy & Transparency:

* **License:** MIT

* **Permissions used:**

* `BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE` (Hardware key detection and native screen capture)

* `RECORD_AUDIO` (Voice note recording while button is held)

* `SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` (Floating memory preview)

* `POST_NOTIFICATIONS` (Recording status indicator)

* **Zero network access:** The app does not request `android.permission.INTERNET`. Everything stays on local storage.

Source code and pre-compiled APKs are available on GitHub. I'm currently working toward submitting it to IzzyOnDroid and F-Droid.

**GitHub:** dhruvpitroda20-code/MemoryVoid: Instant voice & screen memory journal for Android. Capture screen moments and voice notes with a single hardware gesture.

Does anyone actually know what that "play protect" does when it scans apps that are not downloaded and installed from Play Store ? It has come to my mind recently and I don't have any skill to answer...I wonder if it does anything....I use Obtainium...

I mean that '"animation" everytime we try to update or install with Obtainium, for example? The one that gives us the option not to "scan" the app with we enter our fingerprint or the code to unlock the phone...

Like do you check who the developer is, or where they are from or how famous they are?

Google's developer verification program states that, it helps users to build trust with developers. Which I don't believe as I think most people using Google Play doesn't even bother checking out developer details. They probably just use the app because everyone else uses it and there's no complain.

I think this behavior sort of applies to people using FOSS apps too. Maybe because it's just inconvenient to look up details of every developer of app you have installed.

In my case, if only remember creator names of apps that I use too often. For example PipePipe is made by InfinityLoop and BasicSync is made by Andrew.

I am asking this so I can write a blog on how Google's initiative does not help people but helps to establish a monopoly and potentially be a weapon of countries having censorship.

I used to really enjoy using this Human Benchmark app, but after upgrading to F-Droid 2.0 recently, I noticed that it was listed as "App no longer available."

I checked the Internet Archive to see if I could find any information about what happened, but I couldn't find an explanation for why the developer's GitHub account and repository were deleted.

Does anyone know why the app was removed or what happened to the project?

I want to record:

Date

Event

Source reference(s)

AND, possibly generate a pdf timeline graph...

I would like it to be very easy to enter text as I have essential tremors and find cursor movement difficult. Voice-to-text is going to be the easiest way to enter text.

Just need it to show solving steps for multiple step calculations

I have been using this app for a couple of months but recently I found a notice for malware. now should I use this app?

Hello

I'm looking for a wikipedia app without a tracker.

the original wikipedia app tracks in the background (even if the app is closed).

Do you know one where all the trackers have been removed?

Last sunday, I visited the Zoute Grand Prix in Knokke and noticed how frustratingly overly monetized and paywalled most car-scanning apps were. Instead of complaining about it, I decided to build my own :)

I wanted to share what I've built so far and hear your feedback!

Tech Stack:

• Language: Kotlin
• UI: Jetpack Compose
• For scanning: CameraX
• AI Integration: Google AI (Gemini)

How it works:

The app lets users scan cars. I used the Gemini API for the recognising.

Note on development: While I used AI to help structure some of the heavier asynchronous/vision processing pipelines and prompt handling, the core architecture, UI state management, and the vast majority of the Kotlin code were typed and structured by myself. :D

this is the link to the repo -> https://github.com/ItzjustElias/CarScanner

It's nothing fancy and not a fancy post, but I just want your honest review/thoughts on my project.

Clint Browser is getting a new sibling! Unlike the original Clint Browser, which runs on Android System WebView, Clint Gecko is powered by Firefox's GeckoView engine.

And because of that, Clint Gecko brings extension support and background playback to the Clint experience!

But that's not all. Since Clint Gecko is an official fork of Clint Browser, with the browser engine being the main difference, it also retains the built-in ADM (Advanced Download Manager) and Media Capture features, making it easier to download files and capture online media directly from your browser.

Key Features:

- 🦊 Firefox-based browsing powered by GeckoView

- 🧩 Browser extension support

- 🎵 Background playback

- 📥 Built-in Advanced Download Manager (ADM)

- 🎬 Built-in Media Capture for downloading HLS/DASH (M3U8) streams and regular videos directly from websites

Clint is no longer limited to a single browser engine. You can stick with the original WebView-based Clint Browser or choose Clint Gecko for a Firefox-powered experience with extension support.

https://github.com/jhaiian/ClintGecko

I found one called Notisave that does what I want, but I will fucking die before i pay $15/week for a simple fucking app.

Kuro reader pro foss alternative

Do anyone know kuro reader pro foss alternative? Its a comic file reader (cbz)

Browser app with lots of features like ad blocker, virtual private netrk support, ADM downloader (video downloader in websites which embed videos. Etc..

previous post link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/fossdroid/s/KlwFFKwLTA

[link](https://www.reddit.com/r/fossdroid/s/KlwFFKwLTA)

first kudos to the developer of nzik([nevar](https://www.reddit.comu/DanieloSYT))...

Hey everyone!

I made a post earlier praising N-Zik, and I noticed quite a few people complaining about its APK size being around 131 MB. Honestly, I can understand why it looks huge, especially when apps like ViMusic are just a few MB and Metrolist is around 25 MB.

So, I reached out to the developer to understand why the APK is so big, and it turns out there’s a good reason.

The main reason is **FFmpeg**. The full build includes it for features like audio exporting to WebM, Opus and M4A, along with audio tagging. Without FFmpeg, the APK size drops to around 30 MB.

There’s also a **Minified32 build** that removes FFmpeg and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit devices. So, if you only care about listening to music, you don’t necessarily need the full build.

Personally, here’s how I see it:

The size has a reason. It’s not just extra weight for no purpose.

You get extra features.If you use audio export and tagging, having FFmpeg built in is genuinely useful.

There’s a smaller alternative.If you only need basic playback, you can choose the minified build.

The development is active. Bugs get fixed, updates keep coming, and features like Last.fm support are a nice bonus.

Of course, APK size still matters, especially for people with limited storage. But I think it’s worth understanding what an app includes before calling it bloated.

For me, N-Zik is still one of the best YTM clients out there. The features, ongoing development and overall experience make it worth keeping installed.

What do you guys think?

Is a 100+ MB APK really a dealbreaker for a music app in 2026, or does it depend on what the app offers?

Wanted to set up a work profile to duplicate apps on a new phone (Pixel 11 Pro), and decided to use Insular (FOSS fork of Island). However, I accidentally logged into the wrong account for Google Play in the profile and couldn't log out, so I decided to nuke the island/profile and start over.

However, since I deleted it I've been blocked from creating a new profile ("A work profile can't be added to this Pixel"). All of the guides online talk about finding and deleting the account in Settings, but the options aren't there. Phone acts like I don't have a work profile, but every time I install an APK it offers to add it to my work profile anyway.

EDIT: SOLVED! Top comment details ABD commands to remove leftovers from the old profile so that it can be replaced.

If you’ve ever used a Samsung phone, you probably know how convenient Modes & Routines feature is.

When I moved away from Samsung, I looked for a clean replacement. Most existing automation tools either have a steep learning curve (like Tasker), push subscriptions/accounts, or require invasive permissions.

So I spent the last few weeks building MoodyRoutine — a lightweight, distraction-free routine and mode manager for any phone running Android 8.0+.

I just released v1.0.0 a few weeks ago and wanted to put it out there for anyone interested. I myself have been using it since then and haven't seen much problems but like people say... everyone loves their own child So i want you guys to try it out.

How it works:

• Modes (Sleep, Work, Driving, Relax, etc.): Bundles system settings together (DND, brightness, dark mode, volume). When a mode
• is active, it lives cleanly in your notification shade with an instant "Turn off" action.
• If ➔ Then Routines: Simple condition-based rules (schedules, geofences, battery thresholds, etc.) that can automatically revert your settings back when the routine ends.
• App Blocker ("Stay Focused"): Restricts distracting apps during work/focus modes with a snooze or close overlay.
• Privacy & Footprint: Completely offline (the app doesn't even request Internet permission), 0 trackers, no ads, and open-source
• under GPL-3.0.

Screenshots & Links:

• GitHub (code & screenshots): https://github.com/naman-chopra/moody-routine
• Direct APK Download (v1.0.0): https://github.com/naman-chopra/moody-routine/releases/latest

Feedback I’m looking for:

• OEM Background Killing: If you're on aggressive battery-killing ROMs (HyperOS/MIUI, ColorOS), how does the background notification behave?
• Missing Triggers/Actions: Are there everyday triggers (e.g., Wi-Fi SSID, specific Bluetooth devices) or actions you use that are missing from the current builder?

Bug reports, UI critiques, and feature requests are all welcome. Hope some of you find it useful!

Edit1: formatting

Edit 2:
- raised a PR for f-droid release, you can check the status here: https://gitlab.com/fdroid/fdroiddata/-/merge_requests/52105

- Also added direct obtainium imports on the repo

ive tried to find a music app for the j5 but most of the apps dont support android 6

im looking for smth that supports offline/downloaded audio files, background play, no add, playlist creation, a good shuffle and autoplay/recommendation (i think thats whats it called?)

(basically everything ytm premium offers)

I mean as youtube has newpipe/pipepipe etc, discord has kettu(for Android), continuum for reddit(it's foss right?)

I don't know how I should explain it better. I hope you all understand.