A fediverse microblogging client supporting Mastodon, Bluesky, and RSS.
About this app
Fread is a fediverse microblogging client that supports Mastodon, Bluesky, and RSS. With Fread, you can seamlessly access all three platforms within a single app. It delivers a consistent microblogging experience while preserving the unique features of each network. Most importantly, Fread allows you to create unified feeds that blend content across different protocols, breaking down barriers and strengthening decentralization. On top of that, Fread is designed with a focus on beautiful, comfortable UI/UX, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by ZhangKe.
What's New in v1.9.0
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jul 10, 2026 · 9.7 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 109000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 a138130931d69c946417fb45b1a036a2835087f1a8060510b8bc8564f5b3db8d
Apr 10, 2026 · 9.7 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 108010
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 6929a33d2a1d899776d96d02a17956875f94fc5a9dd79a1181f80701ed45ef9a
Apr 3, 2026 · 9.6 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 108000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 0b84819657735da0fdd2ccaef3b06f9ef8dc1ff38c2348d29b8daf9a3f302a0c
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.
What the signing certificate proves
Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be com.zhangke.fread is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.
How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.8.1 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Fread first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version — and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of Fread, and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.
Get Fread
Every source we list for com.zhangke.fread is legality-reviewed. Pirated or cracked builds are never offered.
Other sources
F-Droid listing
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Source code
verified publisherThe upstream repository this build is compiled from.
We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.
App Information
Security Verification
We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.
SHA-256 Hash
a138130931d69c946417fb45b1a036a2835087f1a8060510b8bc8564f5b3db8d
Signing certificate
9a45615528d43869fe9dd9c25b2604d7a2d95ff1a85bcb94f8ffb74eba752dab
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Previous Versions
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