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Package Manager vs Universal Installer: catalog facts
Package Manager	Universal Installer
Best for: Android users who want more control over installed and system apps	Best for: Android users who sideload split APKs and bundles across phones, watches and TVs
Free + paid options Free on F-Droid and Google Play, with a paid Pro version on Google Play.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence, with optional GitHub sponsorship.
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	Handles APKS, XAPK with OBB and APKM bundles Silent install via Shizuku, Dhizuku or root All 4 strengths for Universal Installer Handles APKS, XAPK with OBB and APKM bundles Silent install via Shizuku, Dhizuku or root Runs on Wear OS and Android TV VirusTotal integration and LAN sharing
Advanced features require root access Some features are reserved for the paid Pro version	Privileged features need Shizuku, Dhizuku or root Does not find or update apps by itself; you supply the files
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
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 Universal Installer universal-installer.pwhs.app Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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