dgv devlog

recommended apps

Only open-source apps which respect your privacy, highly recommend to use Android-based alternatives like LineageOS on compatible devices or GrapheneOS for Google Pixel devices. For more information check surveillance self-defense.

browser (privacytests.org)

brave (source-code): the web3 (tor, ipfs and crypto support by default) browser.
duckduckgo (source-code): search engine browser (based on chromium) focused on privacy.
firefox focus (source-code): Firefox version focused on privacy and adblocking.
ironfox (source-code): fork of Divested Computing Group’s Mull Browser, based on Mozilla Firefox.
tor browser (source-code): onion routing browser.

connectivity

orbot (source-code): tor vpn for smartphones.
protonvpn (source-code): vpn service from Proton.
tailscale (source-code): tailscale vpn service based on wireguard.
wireguard (source-code): modern vpn client.

email

protonmail (source-code): secure mail service with e2ee support from Proton (512MB of storage free).
tuta (source-code): secure mail service with e2ee support from Tutao (1GB of storage free).

maps & travel

osmand (source-code): offline maps and navigation, using openstreetmap .

media

antennapod (source-code): foss podcast manager for android.
jellyfin (source-code, self-host): best open self-hosting media streaming solution.
vlc (source-code): best foss media player.

passwords & security

bitwarden (source-code, self-host): best cross platform pasword manager.
bitwarden authenticator (source-code): standalone app that generates and stores all your two-step verification tokens.
keepassdx (source-code): foss password safe.
yubico authenticator (source-code): manage two-step verification tokens from your yubico devices.

productivity

etar (source-code): foss calendar.
davx5 (source-code): sync your contacts, calendars and tasks.
proton calendar (source-code): calendar service from Proton.
tasks (source-code): foss to-do lists & reminders with sync support.
standard notes (source-code, self-host): sync notes, todos, spreadsheets and files with e2ee support.

element (source-code, self-host): federated secure communications, open alternative for Slack, Discord, etc.
mastodon (source-code, self-host): federated social network based on ActivityPub.
signal (source-code): best communication app with e2ee support.

storage & photos

ente (source-code, self-host): best alternative for Apple/Google Photos with e2ee support (5GB free).
localsend (source-code): share files to nearby devices like airdrop but open and cross-platform.
nextcloud (source-code, self-host): easy and universal access to shared and/or personal files, your cloud self-host solution.
proton drive (source-code): storage solution from Proton (5GB free, must use rclone on linux).