PlainApp: File & Web Access

iSmartCoding

About this app

PlainApp is an open-source app that lets you securely manage your phone from a web browser. Access files, media, and more through a simple, easy-to-use interface on your desktop.

## Features

**Privacy First**
- All data stays on your device — no cloud, no third-party storage
- No Firebase Messaging or Analytics; only crash logs via Firebase Crashlytics
- Secured with TLS + AES-GCM-256 encryption

**Ad-Free, Always**
- 100% ad-free experience, forever

**Clean, Modern Interface**
- Minimalist and customizable UI
- Supports multiple languages, light/dark themes

**Web-Based Desktop Management**
Access a self-hosted webpage on the same network to manage your phone:
- Files: Internal storage, SD card, USB, images, videos, audio
- Device info
- Screen mirroring
- PWA support — add the web app to your desktop/home screen

**Built-in Tools**
- Markdown note-taking
- RSS reader with clean UI
- Video and audio player (in-app and on the web)
- TV casting for media

PlainApp is designed with simplicity in mind, so you can focus on what matters most: your data.

Github: https://github.com/ismartcoding/plain-app
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/plainapp
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjRhC8pSQ6Q

Ratings and reviews

The app still lands on a "This site can't be reached" page after I have tried a lot of https options, http options, killed all apps, ended services, and ended running background apps. Sounds like a very good app in idea, but it is just faster to use a cable then having to mess with my services every time. I'd love to get some support for this, and not the snarky replies that the developer is sending to one-star reviews.

It's like Simple Apps, but lacking more features than the Simple Apps. Basically a Jack of All Trades App, which features needs to be more fleshed out. 1. Needs better navigation when selecting the App settings, Storage, Work, Exchange rate. Not sure why command has to be entered. I understand the command-like interface is good for taking quick notes. But then it gets cluttered up eventually. 2. Needs more options when viewing media. 3. RSS is too basic and needs more functionality.

hey devs this current version 2.1.3 having issue transferring larger files, it always gives error "chunk missing 1".tried clearing cache,reinstalled from playstore but nothing worked. unfortunately had to switch to 2.1.2 from fdroid. btw great job new ux👍🏻

What’s new

* Migrate AES encryption to ChaCha20 for improved security and performance.
* Add option for users to change the folder where chat files are saved.
* Enable PlainApp-to-PlainApp chatting and file sharing.