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monocles social

Arne-Brün Vogelsang
Social Network Internet
Version
1.2
Size
1.6 MB
Requires
Android API 21+
4.8 / 5 · 4,548 ratings 3 downloads

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

monocles social is based on mastodon. A privacy friendly social network.

F-Droid repository metadata

monocles social is a webapp for the monocles mastodon instance

A social platform that respects your privacy.

Follow us on https://monocles.social/@monocles

Screenshots

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What’s new

* updated to sdk 32
* open links external
* short app name "social"

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

  • Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is monocles social?
monocles social is based on mastodon. A privacy friendly social network.
Who develops monocles social?
monocles social is developed by Arne-Brün Vogelsang.
Which Android version does monocles social require?
monocles social requires Android API 21 or later.
What is the current version of monocles social?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.2.
Which license does monocles social use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for monocles social?
https://codeberg.org/Arne/monocles_social

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