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Obtainium

Install and update Android apps directly from their release pages.

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Install and update Android apps directly from their release pages.

Common useAvoiding Google PlayPrivacy ToolsOperator dataNone hosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceStandardMaterial claims checked against current sources.; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 7 Aug 2026KYC checked 7 Aug 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskStandard
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0
43/100Limited evidencePrivacy 12/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 25/25 · Accountability 6/10 · Cap 69 · Method
JURISDICTIONUnknown
NOTEObtainium removes the Google Play account link, but it does not anonymise downloads: each configured source still sees your IP address when the app checks for updates. Trust moves to whoever publishes the release, and the project recommends pairing it with an app verification tool.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATANo hosted operator data recorded
SOURCE COVERAGE
Verified evidenceSELF-REPORTED4/4Reviewed 7 Aug 2026 · Source → official site
LAST CHECKED2026-08-07
LAST UPDATED2026-08-07

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo account and no identity check. Obtainium is a local Android client that fetches release artifacts from sources you configure, so there is no Obtainium account and no central store tied to your identity.
FEEFree (GPL-3.0)
CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools
COMMON USESAvoiding Google Play, Tracking upstream releases, Sideloading with update notifications
FEATURESInstalls Android apps from source releases, Update notifications, GitHub and GitLab sources, Forgejo and Codeberg sources, F-Droid and third-party repos, IzzyOnDroid support, HTML fallback source, No account required, +1 more
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

About

Android app that installs and updates apps straight from their own release pages, so you can skip Google Play entirely.

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No account and no identity check. Obtainium is a local Android client that fetches release artifacts from sources you configure, so there is no Obtainium account and no central store tied to your identity.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. No hosted operator data is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-07, and recorded risk is standard.

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Sources and history

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.