r/androidapps • • May 27 '26

📢 MOD POST 📢 r/Androidapps Mod Update: Quality Over Quantity

64 Upvotes

Hey r/androidapps,

Today, we are announcing a few minor updates to the subreddit, in order to focus on the quality of posts moving forward:

  1. First off, the sub header has been updated to reflect the goal of the subreddit: to be a place to talk about Android apps, ask questions, get help, or find new app recommendations.
  2. Rule 3 has been updated: effective immediately, all self-promotion content, new app ideas, or app feedback must be posted in the dedicated sister sub r/droidappshowcase. This means there is zero tolerance for any of this content here in r/androidapps.
  • The goal for this change is to promote meaningful discussion around all Android apps and clean up all self-promotion, whether it is up front or a veiled attempt.
  • We felt that the Weekly Megathread got too inundated with spammed posts that it led to a less-than-ideal place to advertise a real app someone made, especially when it got buried down in the comments. So we have also removed the Megathread going forward.
  • Additionally, we've seen an uptick in fake self-promotion: posts where the user "found this amazing new app" in order to get around the rules.
  • r/androidapps is not the place for advertising apps, nor are we a subreddit focused on developers. This is a place where end-users can get support for apps they use or find new ones to use.

We know we cannot please all members of the community, nor do we expect everyone to be happy with the change. Again, we hope this encourages positive discussion in the subreddit around all apps, not just be an advertising ground.

We encourage all users to report any content which breaks these rules.

We expect to see an increase in the mod queue due to the new rules and automod code, so please be patient with us as we work through everything.

-- r/androidapps Mod Team


r/androidapps • • 1h ago

QUESTION/HELP Is anyone using Wispr Flow on the mobile ?

• Upvotes

I have heard about this app on YouTube and sometimes on Reddit even. The question is: I have only heard of it for desktop and computer. When I looked for it I found there is an Android app as well as an iOS app if you need it.

The thing is Google's default speech-to-text software, or whatever you want to call it, is very bad, very bad. Rambler I cannot access because I don't have a Pixel device, which is currently exclusive to Pixel. Wispr Flow seems to be my only option that I know about.

If you have some other recommendations you can give me, then I am all ears. My main question is: if any of you are using Wispr Flow on your mobile devices, then could you please tell me how it is? I mean is it good? Is it worth paying for?


r/androidapps • • 6h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Looking for a simple mood-like calendar, but not for moods...

8 Upvotes

A friend of mine rarely leaves their house due to medical issues and being very introverted.

They currently keep a paper calendar and mark off days when they do go out and for what reason - appointments, rare eating out days, etc.

I have seem mood trackers and they are almost what I'm looking for for them, but it's not really moods. It needs to be simple to use too.

Any suggestions? Thank you, from me and my indoor friend.


r/androidapps • • 10m ago

LOOKING FOR APP Looking for a sleep sounds app with seamless looping

• Upvotes

Is there an app for sleep sounds that doesn't have an obvious cutoff or noticeable transition when the audio loops? Paid or free, either is fine.


r/androidapps • • 15h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Android application recommendation for elderly people

25 Upvotes

I am looking for apps for my parents who are both 75+ , to pass time, most social media sites are a nightmare with their uncontrollable content from explicit content to political warfare it's a never ending source of anxiety....

Looking for apps

- to control app installation and maybe even get remote access

- passtime games for cognitive repair/development

- slow paced games without ads , nothing too flashy


r/androidapps • • 2h ago

LOOKING FOR APP What features make a skincare app worth keeping on your phone?

0 Upvotes

There are many apps for tracking routines, recording products and learning about skincare, but not every app remains useful after the first few days.

For people who use skincare apps, what features make you keep coming back? would you prefer a simple product log, reminders, ingredient information, progress tracking, personalized suggestions or something else?

I'm especially interested in features that solve an everyday problem without requiring too much manual input or encouraging people to buy unnecessary products.


r/androidapps • • 3h ago

LOOKING FOR APP App for recording voice and playing back on loop

1 Upvotes

Hello,

Looking for an app that can be used to record audio and then playback on a loop. It must be secure so that no data leaves the phone. Something that a medical doctor may use.


r/androidapps • • 8h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Is there a wallpaper app that will change my wallpaper based on themes?

2 Upvotes

Wallpaperer used to grab wallpapers daily based on subreddits, and it doesn't work any longer due to api restrictions. Is there something similar? Where I can just enter a list of keywords into an app and it will find new wallpapers every day based on things I choose, rather than just really broad categories? I used to use the image subs based on things like trees, mushrooms, etc. I'd like to be able to mix things up from time to time. Obviously open source would be ideal, if such an app exists, but I'm open to closed source.


r/androidapps • • 6h ago

QUESTION/HELP Cannot upload screenshots on most platforms[android 15]

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If I edit them in any way, move them to bin and restore, upload on platforms where uploading still works and download, or do anything that doesn't make them a screenshot anymore, the problem resolves.

Examples of where it works and where it doesn't:

Where it works(there's no problem in screenshots): whatsapp, reddit DMs(both app and browser), Discord app,

Where it doesn't work: reddit posts and comments, discord browser, almost every website, chatgpt app

Note: On discord on browser, the website completely freezes until restart if I try uploading them.


r/androidapps • • 7h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Alguna app de notas de voz que pase a texto, y poder clasificarlas?

1 Upvotes

Busco alguna app ágil para tomar notas de voz y luego clasificarlas, ordenarlas como mínimo, si tiene más posibilidades, mucho mejor. No me gusta la app keep para ello. Mejor si es gratuita o con pago de por vida.


r/androidapps • • 7h ago

QUESTION/HELP Any apps you can recommend to block pop up ads?

0 Upvotes

Getting sick and tired of surfing the Internet and it seems like every damn thing I want to read has ads/pop ups.

So I was wondering if there are any apps I can install to block them? Or any other way to go about this?

I'm not rooted. Using a pixel 10 pro and on Android 17.


r/androidapps • • 1h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Looking for a free music app

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My phone unfortunately broke and was unable to have some things recovered. Among this was my music app.

It was completely free and titled something like 'Free music' I think. It took the music directly from YouTube. It had a kinda pink/purple logo. It also had no ads, apart from slight banner ones. It was amazing.

If anyone has any clue what app I'm talking about, please let me know! I will also accept free alternatives without ads.


r/androidapps • • 8h ago

QUESTION/HELP Are there any deep-dive Android package encyclopedias or knowledge bases? (Not just "safe to remove" lists)

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for something more detailed than the usual package lists. I already know about UAD-ng's database and sites like DeepWiki/Instagit, but they're either too shallow or don't actually populate the dependency/neededBy fields for most packages.

What I'm really trying to find is a wiki, encyclopedia, or community knowledge base that documents Android packages (especially Samsung/One UI and Google/GMS) with:

· Full package name

· What the package actually does (not just a one-liner)

· Why it exists / its purpose

· Whether it's required or optional

· What depends on it, and what it depends on

· What happens if you disable it vs. uninstall it

· Pros/cons and privacy implications

· Risk level and alternatives

· Whether behavior varies by device / Android version / One UI version / region

· Source code availability: Is the source code publicly available? Is it open source (AOSP, Apache 2.0, GPL) or proprietary/closed-source? If open, where is the repository? If closed, is there any partial source, decompiled code, or vendor release?

· Confidence level / source of the info

I already know that AOSP is open source, but GMS and One UI (Samsung) are closed-source — so for most Samsung/Google packages, the answer will likely be "closed-source." But I want to confirm this per package, and know if there are exceptions (e.g., some components may have open-source parts, or vendor releases).

Does anyone know of a site, wiki, database, or even a Discord/Telegram group where people document this kind of deep per-package analysis? It doesn't have to be famous — I'm specifically asking because the well-known lists aren't deep enough.

If you know a package well, please drop it with as much detail as you can, including the package name, device/Android/One UI version, what it does, safe to disable/uninstall, what breaks, source code availability, and your confidence/source.


r/androidapps • • 7h ago

QUESTION/HELP COMO CONSEGUIR UMA QUALIDADE MAIOR NO SMART CONNECT.

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Alguém que tenha um Motorola, tenho um Edge 30 Ultra e estou usando um hub genérico para usar o modo Smart Connect, mas ele é limitado a 720p. Alguém tem uma recomendação de um hub melhor para conseguir 1080p ou outra solução?

Anyone who has a Motorola, I have an Edge 30 Ultra and I'm using a generic hub to use Smart Connect mode, but it's limited to 720p. Does anyone have a recommendation for a better hub to get better resolution?


r/androidapps • • 21h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Comics reader that can detect double pages

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm currently using CDisplayEX to reat my comics offline but I can't find a way to have it detect if there a double page and unite them.

I would like the reader to connect to my NAS with SMB2 or to be compatible with Komga.

Can you suggest me any alternative?


r/androidapps • • 1d ago

LOOKING FOR APP Any alternatives to StayFree?

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I've been using StayFree for a while now as an alternative to QualityTime after the latter stopped working properly on my new phone. And I really enjoy the app, even though I preferred to see my screen usage to show like QT's continuous timeline instead of SF's confusing graphs. But what's really bothering me about StayFree it's that it's eating up my battery like crazy! Apparently it used up 33% of my battery since I last fully charged it, even after I disabled the app from running in the background!

Any apps to track my screentime like QualityTime? Preferably one that has a similar timeline and doesn't drain my battery.


r/androidapps • • 22h ago

QUESTION/HELP Is there a way to install the Samsung Gallery & Files app on any Android ?

2 Upvotes

I miss the Samsung apps, they were very good but I can't install them on my pixel phone.


r/androidapps • • 1d ago

LOOKING FOR APP calories app

6 Upvotes

What's the best app for counting calories and diet with the best free plan features


r/androidapps • • 23h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Looking for an app where I can host FTP sessions

2 Upvotes

For context, i installed EX file manager and realised it was malware before opening it, narrowly avoiding it.

I then installed amaze file manager through f-droid but saw a forum post claiming it was outdated on f-droid or something so now im indecisive on which one is safe or not.

Does anyone know of a good file manager app that has FTP features?


r/androidapps • • 19h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Task Switcher Or Window Manager With Proper Titles

1 Upvotes

I am searching for a task switcher or window manager that displays proper unique titles so windows can distinguished without using a carousel. Example: PDF and Sheets windows should be named after the document, not the application. I have found nothing on my own. Does anything like this exist? Is this a limitation of Android?


r/androidapps • • 1d ago

QUESTION/HELP Is it still worth learning native Android (Kotlin) in 2026 or should a beginner go straight to cross-platform?

26 Upvotes

I’m a beginner and want to build mobile apps. I’m confused between learning native Android with Kotlin first, or going straight to a cross-platform framework like Flutter or React Native. With so many cross-platform options now, is Kotlin still worth the time for a beginner? Or would you skip it and start with cross-platform? If you started again today which path would you pick and why? Real experiences would help a lot.


r/androidapps • • 1d ago

LOOKING FOR APP Looking for new, innovative paid apps! Do not recommend the subs allstars!

8 Upvotes

I checked the previous post, and im unfortunately not satisfied about the stuff thats recommended many times! Tasker eg

Please recommend new, unknown paid apps.

I dont need music players or programming apps


r/androidapps • • 1d ago

LOOKING FOR APP Simple live stream?

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Is there a simple way to livestream (if that is the correct word) from your cell phone? I need to email two people in other states a simple link to see me carrying my phone around and talking. What is the easiest way to do this? Free would be great


r/androidapps • • 1d ago

LOOKING FOR APP Looking for an app that keeps my screen on only while I'm actually reading — any recommendations?

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I read a lot of long articles from lots of apps on my phone, and I'm tired of tapping the screen every minute to stop it from timing out. Manually changing the screen timeout every time is just as annoying, so I'm looking for something that will enable you chose apps where it will keep your screen awake so you could read long content.

I know there are some apps there but one I've found relies on your front camera to detect that you are still looking at the screen to keep the screen awake and most times I have the "sensors" toggle off so my camera is non functional.

macrodroid had a macro but Its free trial period expires and u back to square one.


r/androidapps • • 2d ago

LOOKING FOR APP Is there a free VPN that lets you change your location?

12 Upvotes

Need this to listen to some songs which are "not available in my country"