ImranR98/Obtainium
Get Android app updates straight from the source.
What it does
Obtainium is an Android app that lets users install and update other apps directly from where developers publish them (like GitHub or GitLab), bypassing traditional app stores like Google Play entirely. It monitors dozens of sources for new app versions and sends notifications when updates are available, giving users direct access to the latest releases without waiting for store approval.
Why it matters for PMs
With over 15,000 stars and strong community adoption, Obtainium reflects a growing user demand for alternatives to centralized app stores — a signal that developers and privacy-conscious users want distribution channels free from platform gatekeepers like Google or Apple. For founders and investors, this highlights an expanding market around open, decentralized app distribution, particularly relevant as regulatory pressure (like the EU's DMA) forces platforms to allow sideloading and third-party app stores.
Early stage — limited signal data
Score updated Feb 18, 2026
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