APKUpdater is a tool that checks for updates to the apps you already have installed. Instead of relying on just one app store, it searches multiple sources at once so you are more likely to find the newest version of your apps.
Developer: rumboalla · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Official file from the developer's release · May 28, 2026 · SHA-256 96741d501ae60ac7…
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Key features
- Checks for updates and lets you search for new apps across APKMirror, Aptoide, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, APKPure, GitLab, GitHub and Google Play
- Schedule background update checks with notifications when updates are found
- Direct install of updates for sources that support it, including installs without user interaction on Android 12 and up
- Root install option for updates
- Material Design 3 with Dark, Light and System theme support, plus Material You on Android 12+
- No ads, no tracking
Why isn’t APKUpdater on Google Play?
APKUpdater is published by its developer on GitHub rather than on Google Play, and it is not listed on F-Droid either.
Is APKUpdater safe?
APKUpdater is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and the APK on this page comes from the developer's own GitHub releases. The listed stable release is version 3.0.3, while newer CI pre-release builds (like 0.0.604-ci) are also published on GitHub if you want the latest changes before they become a stable release. APKUpdater comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is APKUpdater free
Yes. It is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and the README states it has no ads and no tracking.
How does it find updates for apps not on Google Play
It checks your installed apps against several sources, including APKMirror, Aptoide, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, APKPure, GitLab and GitHub, and reports back if a newer version is available on any of them.
Can it install updates automatically
For sources that support it, APKUpdater can install updates directly. On Android 12 and up it supports installing without user interaction, and it also offers a root install option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is APKUpdater free
Yes. It is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and the README states it has no ads and no tracking.
How does it find updates for apps not on Google Play
It checks your installed apps against several sources, including APKMirror, Aptoide, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, APKPure, GitLab and GitHub, and reports back if a newer version is available on any of them.
Can it install updates automatically
For sources that support it, APKUpdater can install updates directly. On Android 12 and up it supports installing without user interaction, and it also offers a root install option.
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