# Neo Store privacy rating

Open source Android client for F-Droid repositories with around a hundred built-in repositories, reproducible build labels and a privacy panel that lists trackers and permissions.

## Summary

Neo Store scores 85 out of 100 (grade B) on the app stores criteria. It meets 5 of 6 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, no account needed and shows trackers and anti-features. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Store
- Source code: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Store
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Android
- Category: [App stores](https://privacyratings.com/app-stores/)
- Grade: B (85/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://codeberg.org/NeoApplications/Neo-Store/src/branch/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Exodus Privacy finds no trackers in the app. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.machiav3lli.fdroid/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or ad libraries. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.machiav3lli.fdroid/latest/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| No account needed | Yes | Apps are installed from F-Droid repositories with no account. | https://codeberg.org/NeoApplications/Neo-Store |
| Shows trackers and anti-features | Yes | App pages show anti-features and a privacy panel with trackers by category. | https://codeberg.org/NeoApplications/Neo-Store/src/branch/master/src/main/res/values/strings.xml |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/app-stores/neo-store/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/app-stores/neo-store.md