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F-Droid vs Xiaomi GetApps: catalog facts
F-DroidXiaomi GetApps

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F-Droid application catalogF-Droid application categoriesF-Droid application searchF-Droid repository managementF-Droid Nearby tab with Find people nearby control for sharing apps offlineF-Droid Settings with repository management and automatic update controlsF-Droid app details in dark mode with uninstall and open controls, version notes and descriptionF-Droid repository details with app count, official mirrors, signing fingerprint and settings

Best for: Installing and updating free and open source Android apps without a Google account

Best for: Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phones

Free

Free and open source, donation supported, no ads

Free

The store is free; some apps listed in it may cost money.

Android Android, Web
  • No account needed and no tracking of what you install
  • All apps in the main repository must be free and open source software and are built from source by F-Droid
  • Checks repo index signatures and APK hashes and can install updates automatically
  • Nearby feature lets you send and receive apps offline with people near you
  • Built into Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones
  • Installs and updates apps without Google Play
  • Catalogue can be browsed on the web
  • Requires enabling installation from unknown sources because a regular Android app cannot act as a package manager
  • Only FLOSS apps without proprietary tracking or advertising SDKs are accepted in the main repository
  • Requires Android 7.0 or newer (version 2.0-rc1)
  • Aimed mainly at Xiaomi devices
  • Uses advertising and tracking cookies
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline

Sources for F-Droid

Catalog checked September 20, 2026

Sources for Xiaomi GetApps

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.