8 best free open source apps that help me get the most out of my iPhone
VLC
A third-party video player is useful for the iPhone because the default Photos app is not perfect. With VLC, you can play any videos you downloaded from the internet in the Files app. VLC video player app supports a wide range of video and audio formats without conversion, and the performance is also the best compared to other third-party video player apps. It also supports media import via iTunes, Dropbox, and Wi-Fi upload.
LocalSend
LocalSend is an amazing tool that you will find in my other articles about open source apps, like the one I wrote for Windows. This file-sharing app is quick, simple, and completely free to use. Available on almost every operating system, including Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS, it allows you to share files across these devices. It only requires you to connect the devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
NetNewsWire
I have a habit of reading the latest tech news from popular publications during my commute to work. The default news app is good, but since I am an Android user, I love to use RSS readers for a customised news feed. NetNewsWire is the best open source RSS reader app for iPhone that supports syncing across MacBook and iPad too. It offers a clean and distraction-free reading experience.
Syncthing
If you work across multiple devices and you want to cut the hassle of moving files across devices, then use Syncthing. This app syncs your files across all your devices, including iPhone, Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux. Even though the app is not officially available on Android, since it is open source, Android has some third-party forks that work just fine.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden is another open-source app that you will find in my other articles about open-source apps. This is a password manager app for iPhone designed to securely store your passwords and sensitive information. It features end-to-end encryption, cross-device syncing, and password generation. You can use it as the default autofill on your iPhone to quickly insert passwords without typing them every time.
Standard Notes
If you want a notes app that is free and secure, then Standard Notes is the perfect app for you. It offers end-to-end encryption to keep your notes secure so no one can read them. The best part is that this app is available everywhere no matter which device you own. Not only that, there is a web version too, so if you don't want to install the app, then use the web app. There are some advanced features that you can get with a paid subscription.
Dime
If you love to keep track of your expenses through an app, then Dime is the perfect app for your iPhone. It is an open-source app, which means it is completely free forever with no paywalls or ads. The user interface is very iOS-friendly, and it features charts and everything you expect from a financial app. It also syncs your data across devices using an iCloud account.
Mullvad
A VPN app is important to keep your devices secure from cyber attacks, especially when you are not connected to a known network. Mullvad is an amazing VPN app that does not even require an account; you just create a random ID for anonymity, and it offers strong encryption to protect your data from tracking.
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