Your phone, managed from any browser.
PlainApp turns your Android phone into a self-hosted web portal. Browse files, send messages, stream media, and more — all from your computer's browser over local Wi-Fi. No accounts. No cloud. No ads. Ever.
Free · Open Source · No Cloud
Everything you need to manage your phone, nothing you don't.
PlainApp replaces a dozen apps with one clean interface you access from any browser on the same network.
File Management
Browse internal storage, SD cards, and USB drives. Upload, download, rename, move, and delete files directly from your desktop browser.
Photos, Videos & Music
View your photo gallery, stream videos, and play music playlists — all in the browser without transferring files.
SMS & Call Logs
Read and send text messages from your computer. View complete call history with search and filters.
Markdown Notes
A built-in note-taking tool with full Markdown support. Write and organize notes on your phone or from the browser.
Screen Mirroring
Stream your phone screen to the browser in real time via WebRTC — up to 30fps with audio. Three quality modes: Auto, HD, and Smooth.
RSS Reader
Subscribe to your favorite websites and blogs. Read articles in a clean, distraction-free interface with no algorithmic feed.
Up and running in 60 seconds.
1. Install the app
Download PlainApp from Google Play, F-Droid, or GitHub. It's under 20 MB.
2. Tap Start
Open PlainApp on your phone and tap the Start button to launch the local web server.
3. Open your browser
Visit the URL shown in the app (e.g. https://192.168.1.50:8443) from any browser on the same Wi-Fi network.
Trusted & Recognized
Loved by the community.
PlainApp is a great example of privacy-first software engineering — local-only, open source, and fully functional without any cloud dependency.
This app does so much more than most people realize. The fact that it's completely free and runs entirely on your local network is what sets it apart.
If you're looking for an AirDroid replacement that doesn't spy on you, PlainApp is the answer. I recommend it to everyone.
How PlainApp compares to alternatives.
| Feature | PlainApp | AirDroid | KDE Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | |||
| 100% Local | |||
| Encrypted | Partial | ||
| Ad-Free | |||
| All Features Free | |||
| Browser Access | |||
| File Manager | Partial | ||
| SMS from Desktop | Paid | ||
| Screen Mirror | Paid | ||
| RSS Reader | |||
| Notes | |||
| No Account Needed |
Take back control of your phone.
No cloud middleman. No monthly fees. Just your phone and your browser.