Why is the F-Droid version often behind?
F-Droid builds applications from source code on their own servers. This independent compilation process and verification can lead to delays in new releases appearing on their platform.
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Available on Google Play, F-Droid, and GitHub. Free and open source.
Google Play
Note: Google Play version does not include SMS/Call features due to policy restrictions.
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F-Droid
Full-featured version from the free software catalog.
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Android 9.0 or higher. Works on phones and tablets.
Pin the web interface to your desktop for a native-app experience. Works in Chrome and Brave.
Developers and AI agents can query and control phone data via CLI: plainapp-cli →
Having trouble connecting? Check the troubleshooting guide →
Supports 17 Languages
PlainApp is currently available in the following languages:
English (en)
Bengali (bn) — বাংলা
German (de) — Deutsch
Spanish (es) — Español
French (fr) — Français
Hindi (hi) — हिन्दी
Italian (it) — Italiano
Japanese (ja) — 日本語
Korean (ko) — 한국어
Dutch (nl) — Nederlands
Portuguese (pt) — Português
Russian (ru) — Русский
Tamil (ta) — தமிழ்
Turkish (tr) — Türkçe
Vietnamese (vi) — Tiếng Việt
Simplified Chinese (zh-rCN) — 简体中文
Traditional Chinese (zh-rTW) — 繁體中文
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Google Play Store version often behind?
The Google Play Store requires a formal review process for every update, which means we cannot release versions as freely as we do on GitHub. We typically wait until a version is highly stable before submitting it to the Play Store.
Which version should I download?
- Choose GitHub: If you want the most immediate access to new features, latest bug fixes, and the complete set of functionalities. The GitHub version also supports built-in auto-updates.
- Choose Google Play: If you prefer the convenience of the Play Store. However, be aware that due to strict store policies, this version lacks several core features, including SMS management, App management, and Notification Mirroring.
- Note on F-Droid: While F-Droid offers a privacy-focused experience, it lacks the AI Image Search feature. This is because the feature relies on com.google.ai.edge.litert, a library that does not meet F-Droid's strict Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) standards.