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Head-to-head · Android APK Download Sites

Fennec F-Droid vs Appteka

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Fennec F-Droid #6 in Android APK Download Sites 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit F-Droid
Appteka #8 in Android APK Download Sites 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Appteka

Fennec F-Droid leads on 0 checks, Appteka on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFennec F-Droid · 7.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAppteka · 3 of 6

Fennec F-Droid scores higher on our rubric for android apk download sites: 7.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Appteka offers malware scanning; Fennec F-Droid doesn't publish it. Appteka offers app provenance details; Fennec F-Droid doesn't publish it. Appteka offers version history; Fennec F-Droid doesn't publish it.

Fennec F-Droid is the better fit for android users seeking an open-source browser. Appteka is the better fit for free APK browsing with an Android client.

  • Fennec F-Droid fits best

    Android users seeking an open-source browser

  • Appteka fits best

    Free APK browsing with an Android client

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Side by side

Feature Fennec F-Droid 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Appteka 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.5
Ranking #6 in Android APK Download Sites #8 in Android APK Download Sites
Best for Android users seeking an open-source browser Free APK browsing with an Android client
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android Web, Android
Features Fennec F-Droid 0/6 · Appteka 3/6
Signature information Not published Not published
Malware scanning Not published ✓ (best)
App provenance details Not published ✓ (best)
Version history Not published ✓ (best)
Open-source catalog Not published Not published
APK variants Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Firefox add-ons and extensions alongside tracking protection.
  • Firefox Sync can sync tabs, bookmarks, passwords and other data.
  • Includes private browsing, tab collections and picture-in-picture.
  • Browse categorized apps and games, then download APKs directly.
  • Uploads are security-scanned; listings can include developer details and reviews.
  • Android client supports installs, update notifications, and prior versions where listed.
Cons
  • It is a web browser, not a directory for finding APK downloads.
  • Designed for Android rather than a range of platforms.
  • Firefox Sync and Mozilla Account tie cross-device sync to Mozilla's ecosystem.
  • Community publishing makes listing quality dependent on submitters.
  • Signing-certificate details are not specified across listings.
  • APK variant availability is not specified across listings.
Our verdict

Fennec F-Droid is an open-source Android web browser based on Mozilla Firefox, distributed through F-Droid. Its build removes proprietary components and telemetry from Firefox while retaining browser features such as add-ons, tracking…

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Appteka is a community-driven Android app marketplace for people who want to find and download APKs outside the usual app-store workflow. Its web catalog supports app and game searches by category, while an optional Android client adds…

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  1. Fennec F-DroidAndroid APK Download Sites 7.8Free plan
  2. ApptekaAndroid APK Download Sites 7.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fennec F-Droid — where it wins

    • Supports Firefox add-ons and extensions alongside tracking protection.
    • Firefox Sync can sync tabs, bookmarks, passwords and other data.
    • Includes private browsing, tab collections and picture-in-picture.

    Where it doesn't

    • It is a web browser, not a directory for finding APK downloads.
    • Designed for Android rather than a range of platforms.
    • Firefox Sync and Mozilla Account tie cross-device sync to Mozilla's ecosystem.

  • Appteka — where it wins

    • Browse categorized apps and games, then download APKs directly.
    • Uploads are security-scanned; listings can include developer details and reviews.
    • Android client supports installs, update notifications, and prior versions where listed.

    Where it doesn't

    • Community publishing makes listing quality dependent on submitters.
    • Signing-certificate details are not specified across listings.
    • APK variant availability is not specified across listings.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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