Obtainium

Obtainium is a free and open source app that allows you to install and update apps directly from their official release pages. That is to say, you won't need to download them from Google Play or other app stores. Instead, you'll be able to update your apps directly from GitHub, GitLab, and Forgejo's official pages, to name a few common examples.

An extensive compatibility list

Obtainium's compatibility list includes the aforementioned GitHub, GitLab, and Forgejo, as well as F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, SourceHut, Uptodown, Aptoide, APKPure, Huawei AppGallery, Tencent App Store, Jenkins, APKMirror, NeutronCode, and any direct link to a Telegram channel. You can also manually enter a URL for the app to download and update from.

Easily add app configurations

One of the most interesting aspects of Obtainium is its app configurations. By creating these settings, you'll be able to add any app and receive notifications whenever there's an update. Just search for Obtainium Apps on any search engine, and you'll find a website from which you can add hundreds of apps with a single click. This page even lets you filter by category, so you can easily add a bunch of emulators or apps for reading manga.

A number of configuration options

From Obtainium's Options menu, you can customize some of its most important parameters. First of all, you'll be able to choose how often you want the app to run a complete check of all your apps. In addition, if you use Shizuku, you'll be able to check an option to use it to perform installations. You can also create your own categories within your list of apps, which is a great way to keep everything organized.

Keep all your apps updated

Download Obtainium's APK if you regularly use apps that aren't hosted on Google Play. Thanks to this app, you'll be able to keep them all updated to the latest version without having to check them one by one. It's true that the setup process can be a bit cumbersome, but ultimately, this is an excellent way to receive all the updates for your favorite apps from the original sources.