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Thoughts on privacy, the local-first approach, Android app development, and owning your data.
Introducing Carton Collect: a Match-3 Game Made of Cardboard
Swap cardboard pieces, build specials, peel tape and open boxes, and beat the boss at the end of every chapter. A guide to the match-3 game Carton Collect.
Roast Budget Apps for Android, Compared
Roast budget apps verified against live listings: platforms, bank connections, prices, data exits. Plus where a no-account Android roast tracker fits in the genre.
Subscription Trackers Without an Account
Suby, Tilla and the two apps named SubFox verified against live listings: platform, offline mode, account, export, price. Plus where BrainTox keeps subscriptions.
Android Apps That Do Not Need a Google Account
Some notes apps, launchers and file tools ask for a Google account or a vendor account you did not choose. How to find Android apps that need neither, and why it matters.
How to Back Up Android Notes So You Keep Them
A phone failure loses more than notes. How to back up Android notes, which export format to pick, and why a JSON backup beats a proprietary one.
Open-Source Notes Apps on Android: What F-Droid Gives You
F-Droid, Markor and Simple Notes are the names in open-source Android notes. What you gain by leaving the Play Store, and what you trade away.
Privacy-First Android Apps: What to Look For in 2026
What makes an Android app privacy-first in practice? The five checks: no account, local storage, documented data handling, full export, and data deletion.
Best Offline Notes Apps for Android in 2026
A practical comparison of the best offline, local-first notes apps for Android. Privacy-focused, no account required, with full data export.
Why Local-First Apps Are Better for Privacy
Cloud-first apps collect your data by default. Local-first apps flip the model — your data stays on your device unless you choose to share it. Here's why that matters.
Best Offline Expense Trackers for Android
Six offline Android expense trackers verified against live store listings, compared with ours: no account, no cloud sync, exports you keep.