# Kitsune (open-source reading app)

> Kitsune is a free, open-source reading app for Android. Discover and track anime and manga on Kitsu, with feeds, groups and reactions. It has 246 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

Kitsune is an unofficial Android app for Kitsu.app (Kitsu.io). It allows you to browse anime and manga, track your progress, and connect with other users on Kitsu. Features: * Explore and search anime and manga, even without an account * View anime and manga details, including episodes/chapters and characters * Manage your anime and manga library * Scroll through feeds, join groups, and react to posts * View other user profiles * Update your Kitsu profile and account settings * Home screen widget

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Drumber/Kitsune |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 246 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/io.github.drumber.kitsune/ (package io.github.drumber.kitsune) |
| F-Droid anti-features | Relies on a non-free network service |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | E-book, PDF & RSS readers |
| Latest release | v2.1.3 (Aug 23, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 23, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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