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Package Manager vs App Manager: catalog facts
Package Manager	App Manager
Best for: Android users who want more control over installed and system apps	Best for: Android power users who want fine control over installed apps
Free + paid options Free on F-Droid and Google Play, with a paid Pro version on Google Play.	Free Free to download and use.
Android	Android
Installs split APKs and .apks, .apkm and .xapk bundles Separates user and system apps clearly All 4 strengths for Package Manager Installs split APKs and .apks, .apkm and .xapk bundles Separates user and system apps clearly No data collection Supports Android 7 and later	Detailed view of installed apps and their components Freeze, disable and control apps All 3 strengths for App Manager Detailed view of installed apps and their components Freeze, disable and control apps Extra capabilities with root or ADB
Advanced features require root access Some features are reserved for the paid Pro version	Android only Many advanced features need root or ADB
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Package Manager smartpack.github.io/PackageManager github.com/SmartPack/PackageManager Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for App Manager github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager f-droid.org/packages/io.github.muntashirakon.AppManager Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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