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AppListBackup vs DataBackup: catalog facts
AppListBackupDataBackup
Free

Free and open source; F-Droid lists it under GPL-3.0.

Free

Free and open source.

Android Android
  • Automatic creation of the app list
  • Simple to use
  • Backs up apps together with their data
  • Restores after a ROM flash or on a new device
  • Backs up a list of apps, not app data or APKs
  • Android only
  • Requires a rooted device
  • Android 7.0 or later only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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