Matthias Kirschner
What is your favourite #fdroid app? Would be interested if I can discover a few new cool apps, I missed until now. Thank you already for sharing! @fdroid
Aug 24, 2023 at 8:20amWeb
Show threadCryptGoatAug 24, 2023

@kirschner #AntennaPod for Podcasts, #Fedilab for Mastodon and Fediverse, #Transistor for my daily #Dlf radio needs, #Aegis for #2FA, the recent version of #AnkiDroid for learning via flash cards, #SimpleGalleryPro for media management. #Auxio as a simple yet nice looking audio player. #OrganicMaps as an simple alternative to the mighty #OsmAnd. #NewPipe for my video streaming needs (even though #LibreTube is a very fine alternative when it exclusively comes to #YouTube), #Quillpad for taking notes, #KeePassDX as password manager. #DAVx5 to get stuff synchronized, #FairEmail as email client. #Feeder for my RSS feed needs. And finally the still new #FDroidBasic client allowing automatic updates of installed apps.

Recently tried out #SimpleX messenger and like it quite a bit so far. @fdroid

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@cryptgoat
Thank you for the great list. Did not yet try out Aegis and Auxio. And one question in case you use it: Is the #nextcloud sync for quillpad working reliable?
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Show threadCryptGoatAug 27, 2023
@kirschner @fdroid Sorry for getting back to you so late, haven't been trying the Nextcloud-Sync yet but will do.
Show threadCryptGoatAug 29, 2023
@kirschner Appears to be working fine, haven't tried it too much yet though and the sync is marked as experimental.
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 30, 2023
@cryptgoat Thank you.
Show threadFediVerseExplorerAug 24, 2023
@kirschner @[email protected]
#StreetComplete
Show threadKanaillenvogelAug 24, 2023

@kirschner @fdroid

mosdef it is #deltachat

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@kanaillenvogel
Thanks.
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Show threadRutger van SleenAug 24, 2023
@kirschner @fdroid Unciv. There are other apps of course, but that one is my most favorite.
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@rvansleen
Have not seen that before. Looks nice (also interesting to read the FAQs there)!
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Show threadkumarettanAug 24, 2023
KeePassDX, NewPipe, ViMusic, Aegis, OpenKeychain, mpv, AntennaPod, TrailSense, SuperImage, Librera Reader, Jerboa, Stealth
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@kumarettan
Thanks. Did not know about SuperImage and it sounds interesting. (Do you use Jerboa and Stealth simultaneously?)
Show threadnotsoloudAug 24, 2023

@kirschner
Use #transportr most days to find public transport in Denmark.

It can connect to other databases, so might work in your area?
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Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@notsoloud
Yes, works here. I was already a alpha tester in the early ages of the app. @grote has done great work there!!
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Show threadnotsoloudAug 24, 2023

@kirschner
For offline non-tracking maps:
@organicmaps or #osmand

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Show threadGourdAug 24, 2023
@notsoloud @kirschner @organicmaps @fdroid The problem I've had with both these apps is I've never figured out how to get directions to an individual address instead of a road. Is that just a limitation of the OSM dataset?
Show threadOrganic MapsAug 24, 2023
@gourdcaptain @notsoloud @kirschner @fdroid looks like your address are not added yet to OpenStreetMap.org database. We have plans to support some external address sources. With your donations and support that happens sooner ;-)
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023

@organicmaps
Big thank you for your work!!

For all: here the direct link to donate for this great app: https://organicmaps.app/donate/

@gourdcaptain @notsoloud @fdroid

Donate to support the development of Organic Maps

Your money pays for all project-related expenses and motivates us to improve Organic Maps.

Show threadcaosAug 26, 2023
@organicmaps @gourdcaptain @notsoloud @kirschner I also have very good experiences with #OrganicMaps as a map app. I recently learned by chance that it is also very easy to edit and add to #OpenStreetMap data: "Simply press on it, pull up & edit. The first time you do this, you will be informed that you need an OSM account (including a link to register). Once logged in, entries can be edited very easily. (...) New places can also be added by long pressing on the location."
More detailed here (in german) 🗺️ 📍 OpenStreetMap-Daten einfach bearbeiten mit Organic Maps und StreetComplete:
caos

🗺️ 📍 OpenStreetMap-Daten einfach bearbeiten mit Organic Maps und StreetComplete Ich nutze ja schon länger #OrganicMaps und empfehle die App auch im...

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@caos Thank you!
Show threadnotsoloudAug 24, 2023
@gourdcaptain
Works great for me in Denmark, but that's a country with LOTS of free public geodata.
@kirschner @organicmaps @fdroid
Show threadChewieSep 23, 2023

@gourdcaptain

It all depends on which volunteers have had the time an patience to do it in your area.
For example, in the UK, both Nottingham and Birmingham have organised groups that walk around mapping things and it's really detailed.

In Derby where I live, not so much.
I and others are adding things where we go, but it takes time and effort.

Show threadnotsoloudAug 24, 2023
@kirschner
#Satstat will show how well your GPS works, and all the sensors in your phone. Like, I used it to check magnetic fields when fixing some electronics
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Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@notsoloud
Interesting to hear about that use of Satstat. Thanks.
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Show threadace_garpAug 24, 2023
Also, Phyphox for access to various sensor data in graph form.
Show threadnotsoloudAug 24, 2023

@kirschner
#Radiodroid gives you easy access to tons of netradios worldwide.

Curious about foreign music?
Learning a new language? Tune in to local radio!

@fdroid

Show threadGabriele PonzoAug 24, 2023
@kirschner
My Expenses, NewPipe, Open Note Scanner, Catima, ConnectBot, Earmouse, FairEmail, KeePassDX, SicMu Player, Street Complete, Termux, VLC, Wikipedia and those are just my favourites
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Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@gippy
Thanks. Did not know about Open Note Scannwr, for what are you using it?
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Show threadGabriele PonzoAug 25, 2023
@kirschner
To use the smartphone's camera as a scanner, with the convenience of having pictures converted into 1bit depth (B/W with no grey scale), lightening them a lot.
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Show threadtoketinAug 25, 2023
Ciao Gabriele! Thank you for this suggestion, the only problem is that this app, I’ve seen, that has no longer been updated. Does it still work fine?
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@gippy @fdroid Thanks for clarifying.
Show threadCorrodedAug 24, 2023
Ever hear of KiwiX? You can use it to browse Wikipedia articles without data. It also works with some other sites as well
Show threadGourdAug 24, 2023

@kirschner @fdroid KeepassDX (offline password manager compatible with KeepassXC on desktop), Syncthing (peer to peer folder synchronization), NewPipe (unofficial YouTube app), Xtra (unofficial Twitch app), Breezy Weather (weather app), Moshidon (Mastodon client with a lot of unique features), VLC Media Player.

Some of these are from IzzyOnFDroid, I can't remember which.

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 24, 2023
@gourdcaptain
It should be Breezy, and Moshidon at least I did not find them right now in the official @fdroid repos.
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Show threadGourdAug 24, 2023
@kirschner @fdroid Finding IzzyOnF-Droid, an unofficial repo of more open source apps for F-Droid, shot my use of the F-Droid app through the roof, tbh.
IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository

Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their resp. repositories (mostly Github, GitLab, Codeberg), with additional screening applied. Updates for the apps are usually fetched daily, and you can expect daily index updates.

IzzyOnDroid App Repo
Show thread[email protected]Aug 24, 2023

Kdeconnect, infinityforlemmy.nightly

dnsfilter.android

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@A10 Thanks! KDEconnect can be really powerful.
Show thread[email protected]Aug 29, 2023
Some useful features I use, clipboard sharing. File sharing, media controls, remote input, PC shortcuts sleep, brightness Ctrl.
Show threadIanAug 24, 2023
@kirschner AdAway, Binary Eye, ESBDirect (for heinekingmedia DSB), RedReader, Scrambled Exif, OpenKeychain and Voice.
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@tnbp Thanks. Which "Voice" do you mean?
Show threadIanAug 29, 2023
@kirschner It's an audiobook player https://github.com/PaulWoitaschek/Voice
GitHub - PaulWoitaschek/Voice: Minimalistic audiobook player

Minimalistic audiobook player. Contribute to PaulWoitaschek/Voice development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@tnbp Ah, that one. (Also using it, but was not sure as there are other apps including Voice in #Fdroid as well).
Show threadIanAug 29, 2023
@kirschner Speaking of Voice, I keep trying Dicio, but it never does what I want *in German*. English works well, though.
Show threadIslamic Audiobooks CentralAug 24, 2023
@kirschner @fdroid
- Amethyst, a client for the free/open #Nostr protocol
- @delta, a chat app using #email with support for #Autocrypt standard
- @AntennaPod podcast player
- Voice, for playing #DRM-free audiobooks
- KreptEY, keyboard for #e2ee communication using any messenger
- Rethink: DNS + Firewall
- Fast Shopping, old but beautiful gold.
Show threadKarlAug 24, 2023

@kirschner
@fdroid

Not an everyday favorite but a potential life-saver: EtchDroid for creating bootable Linux USB drives. Allowed me to fix a laptop which wasn't booting in the middle of a holiday.

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@hexaquo @fdroid Thank you. That might indeed save me some time in future.
Show threadJailbrick3dAug 25, 2023
Obtainium. For all those cool apps you find on GitHub, GitLab, FDroid, Izzy, APKPure, and more. In some cases you can add your own links and it’ll try to scrape them for APKs for app updates
„Obtainium“ – IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository

Get Android app updates directly from the source

IzzyOnDroid Repo Browser
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@Jailbrick3d This is not (yet?) available in #Fdroid is it?
Show threadJailbrick3dAug 29, 2023
You can get it if you’ve enabled the IzzyOnDroid repo
Show threadMoe Aug 25, 2023
@kirschner @[email protected] Not just one app but the group of apps from simple mobile tools. No unnecessary permissions, easy to use, good functionality and a clean uniform UI make them really usable.
https://www.simplemobiletools.com/
Simple Mobile Tools

A group of simple, open source Android apps without ads and unnecessary permissions, with customizable colors.

Simple Mobile Tools
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@moe @fdroid Thanks. Beside that I love orange :)
Show thread🌞🌞🌞Aug 25, 2023
Subway Tooter for Mastodon!
Show threadhophophopAug 25, 2023
@kirschner #markor
Show threadERDAug 26, 2023

@kirschner @fdroid

Conversations (xmpp client)

Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@erd @fdroid Classic, big thanks to @daniel for his great work on #conversations 👏
Show threadBlackdoomaxAug 26, 2023
Newpipe, Libretube, Vimusic, dankchat, smart autoclicker, diskusage, notification dictionary, pixeldroid, superimage, tachiyomi, twire.
Show threadMatthias KirschnerAug 29, 2023
@Blackdoomax Thanks for notification dictionary, did not know about that.
Show threadBlackdoomaxAug 29, 2023
You’re welcome :)
Show threadChewieSep 23, 2023

@kirschner @fdroid for me, probably the most useful (after maps which has already been covered) is mail. I would recommend https://k9mail.app/.

I use it for work daily and it gets updated regularly.

K-9 Mail

K-9 Mail is an open source email client focused on making it easy to chew through large volumes of email

K-9 Mail
Show threadMatthias KirschnerSep 23, 2023
@chewie
Love #k9mail as well!
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