Neo Store
TAS Score: S3/3 — D5/5 — A3 / T2
Brief Description
Modern F-Droid client with Material Design 3 UI. Same repositories as F-Droid but with faster, cleaner interface. Background updates, repository management, and better search.
Architectural Role
Application distribution layer — mobile. Alternative frontend for F-Droid repositories.
Technical Autonomy
- Works without internet (cached catalog, installed APKs)
- Stores data locally
- Does not require external accounts
- Allows data export (APKs are standard packages)
- Provides offline updates (self-updates from F-Droid repos)
Philosophical Assessment (whose.world criteria)
| Criterion | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Pause | ✅ | Installed apps keep working. |
| Exit | ✅ | Switch to F-Droid client anytime. Same repos. |
| Recoverability | ✅ | Reinstall from any F-Droid repo. |
| Visibility | ✅ | Fully open-source. |
| External Dependencies | ✅ | Uses same repos as F-Droid. Can add custom repos. |
Rating key: ✅ fully meets · ⚠️ partially meets or requires configuration · ❌ does not meet
Configuration (Minimal)
Install from F-Droid. Comes pre-configured with default F-Droid repository. Add additional repos as needed.
Related Recipes
Alternatives
| Alternative | Autonomy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| F-Droid | A3 / T2 | Official client. More established. Slower UI. |
| Aurora Store | A3 / T2 | For Play Store apps without Google account. |
Trajectory
Direction: opening Active development. Growing as the preferred F-Droid client for users who want a modern UI. Community-driven. Signal assessment: | Signal | Status | Evidence | |——–|——–|———-| | License | ✅ | GPL-3.0. | | Feature gating | ✅ | All features free. | | Self-hosting | ✅ | Client app. | | Governance | ✅ | NeoApplications community. Open development. | Signal key: ✅ opening · ➖ neutral · ⚠️ closing —
Sources
- Website: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Store
- Documentation: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Store/wiki
- Repository: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Store
- Docker image: —
- Community: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Store/discussions