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Open source
24 alternativesPlain App
PlainApp lets users manage phone files, media, contacts, messages, and calls from a desktop web browser.
About Plain App
PlainApp is an open-source Android app that hosts a local dashboard for managing the phone from a desktop web browser. From the browser users can browse files on internal storage, SD card and USB drives, view and stream photos, video and audio, manage contacts, read messages and call logs, send SMS, list apps and export APKs, view notifications, mirror the screen, and check battery, storage and network details.
The phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network, with no installation required on the computer aside from the browser. The project describes browser-to-phone traffic as encrypted with TLS and XChaCha20-Poly1305 and states that no account registration is required.
Key features
- Browse, upload, download, rename, delete files including SD and USB storage
- View and stream photos, videos and audio in browser
- Read messages and call logs, send SMS from desktop
- Mirror notifications and live screen with audio and remote control
- List installed apps and export APK files
- Cast media to DLNA or Chromecast-compatible TV
Best for: Android users who want to manage phone files, messages, media and screen from a computer on the same Wi-Fi network.
Good for
- Open-source with code available for audit and self-build
- Works over local network with no account registration required
- No computer-side installation required and supports PWA pinning
Watch out for
- Phone and computer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network
- Phone side requires Android
Plain App at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Plain App FAQ
Do the phone and computer need to be on the same network?
Yes, the dashboard is accessed from a desktop or laptop connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone.
Does PlainApp require an account?
No account registration is required according to the project description.
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