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iBreak

iBreak is a list of free and open source iOS apps inspired by prism-break.org and our Android counterpart droid-break.info. We want to show you high quality alternatives to the big proprietary solutions.
Please note that open source apps don't guarantee absolute freedom, e.g., an open source Twitter client still sends everything to Twitters' servers.
Also, please be aware that iOS itself is closed source. You might be able to jailbreak and install the alternative AppStore Cydia
Anyway, we believe it's the best we can come up with and that in many cases it's the better choice. If you think an app is missing please write an email, a tweet or fork the project on GitHub and make a pull request.

Browser^

Proprietary Free alternative Notes
  • Safari
    Safari
Firefox

Firefox

Firefox is a well known browser available for the desktop as well as iOS.

  • Price: Free
  • Devices: iPhone, iPad
  • Min. iOS version: 10.3+
  • Source code
AppStore
Onion Browser

Onion Browser

Onion Browser routes everything through TOR

  • Price: Free
  • Devices: iPhone, iPad
  • Min. iOS version: 8.2+
  • Source code
AppStore
We are still missing some good alternatives here. Know any? Write an email or fork the project on GitHub and add your favourite FOSS Browsers via pull-request.

Media^

Proprietary Free alternative Notes
  • Quicktime
    Quicktime
ThatPhoto

ThatPhoto

ThatPhoto is a showcase app for your photos.

  • Price: Free
  • Devices: iPad
  • Min. iOS version: 6.0
  • Source code
AppStore
VLC

VLC

VLC is a well known media player.

  • Price: Free
  • Devices: iPad
  • Min. iOS version: 7.0+
  • Source code
AppStore
We are still missing some good alternatives here. Know any? Write an email or fork the project on GitHub and add your favourite FOSS media app via pull-request.

Messenger^

Proprietary Free alternative Notes
  • Facebook Messenger
    Facebook Messenger
ChatSecure

ChatSecure

ChatSecure is an XMPP client with OTR support developed by the Guardian Project.

  • Price: Free
  • Devices: iPhone,iPad
  • Min. iOS version: 9.0+
  • Source code
AppStore
We are still missing some good alternatives here. Know any? Write an email or fork the project on GitHub and add your favourite FOSS messenger app via pull-request.