Apps I install on every Android device, in order of how often I open them.
Caffeine
Keeps the screen awake with a single tap from the quick settings tile or a home screen widget. No timers to configure, no permissions rabbit hole.
AntennaPod
Open-source podcast client. Handles subscriptions, queues, playback speed, and auto-download over Wi-Fi without an account or telemetry.
KOReader
Document reader built for e-ink, with deep format support (EPUB, PDF, DjVu, CBZ) and a highly configurable UI. See koreader for setup notes.
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with tags, collections, and full-text search across saved pages. Syncs across devices and has a solid share-sheet integration on Android.
LocalSend
Open-source AirDrop alternative. Sends files between devices on the same network with no account, cloud, or size limit. Also runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Kobo e-readers.