Best indie Utilities apps for Android (2026)
30 utilities apps for Android, every one of them from an independent developer or a small team. Small, sharp tools from independent developers that quietly fix everyday annoyances on your phone.
Ordered by store rating, refreshed as new listings arrive. Nothing here is a paid placement — the only thing this site sells is the Featured slot on the home page, and it never touches this ranking.
AndroidLiveBridge Subtitle Translator
Translated captions over audio in supported Android apps.
AndroidTV Remote - Universal Clicker
Universal TV remote for smart TVs over Wi-Fi.
AndroidNoise Meter - Decibel dB Meter
Decibel meter & neighbor noise log: night watch, limit verdicts, PDF reports.
AndroidFuzeVPN: Fast & Private VPN
VPN for Android with WireGuard and OpenVPN; subscription required.
AndroidWork Hours & Pay Calculator
Calculate work hours, breaks, overtime and estimated pay.
AndroidBusiness Days Calculator
Count workdays, calculate date differences, and add or subtract days offline.
AndroidBLE Signal Analyzer: RSSI
Scan BLE devices, track RSSI signal strength, compare readings and inspect data.
AndroideSIM Compatibility Checker
Check eSIM compatibility on Android, open settings and copy device info.
AndroidUSB Voice Recorder Transfer
Transfer, organize and compress USB voice recorder files on Android.
AndroidSDOCX to Markdown Converter
Convert Samsung Notes SDOCX files to Markdown or Obsidian ZIP archives offline.
AndroidHidden Camera Detector: Lens
Check rooms, hotels & rentals for possible hidden camera lens reflections.
AndroidHalalScan: Halal Food Scanner
Instant Halal scanner: check pork, alcohol, additives & barcodes in 1 click.
AndroidLock It: Calculator Vault
Looks like a calculator. Opens like a vault.
AndroidAnyFyle
120+ free file tools — PDF, images, video, OCR, ZIP.
AndroidBattery Report - Health & Life
See design capacity, full charge capacity, health and lifespan — with sources.
AndroidPro Measure Tile: Calculator
Professional Tile Estimator,Leveling & PDF Offer .19 Languages
AndroidMoogoose
Speak your reply idea and review suggested wording in an Android keyboard.
AndroidKompresly: Audio Compressor
Compress audio to a target KB or MB.
iOSAndroidOffline PDF Editor: ProperPDF
ProperPDF is the PDF editor that never uploads your files.
iOSAndroidScry: Remote Desktop
Personal remote desktop for your own computers
AndroidBattery Hero: Health & Widgets
Battery widget, health monitor, per-app usage, screen time & drain rate
iOSAndroidNight Light & Sleep Sounds
Animated night light and ambient sounds with brightness control and a timer
AndroidUnit Converter
Unit and Currency Converter with built-in Calculator
AndroidBattery Health
Get information about the status of your battery.
iOSAndroidBigjpg
Bigjpg is an AI image upscaler for photos, anime, illustrations, and artwork.
AndroidPet Clicker: Dog & Cat Trainer
Clicker training for dogs & cats with positive reinforcement and custom sounds.
iOSAndroidNightstand Clock: StandBy Mode
Turn your phone into a clock for your desk or bedside.
iOSAndroidNoCall: Spam Call Blocker
Find out who's calling: worldwide spam call database
iOSAndroidBarcode X: Scanner & Generator
Free barcode & QR scanner with batch scanning and Excel export
iOSAndroidKorp VPN: Private & Secure
VPN for Android and iOS with a five-day app trial. Paid plans follow.
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Other Android lists and the same apps on the other store.
Built an indie utilities app for Android? List it free and it appears on this page. Updated for 2026.