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Arcanum

Arcanum is a free, open-source security app for Android. Encrypted container manager compatible with VeraCrypt. It has 162 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

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About Arcanum

Arcanum is an encrypted container manager for Android that creates and mounts VeraCrypt-compatible volumes. Your files are protected with military-grade encryption and remain accessible only to you. Key Features • VeraCrypt-compatible — containers work on desktop too (Windows, macOS, Linux) • AES-256, Twofish, Serpent and cascade ciphers • Multiple hash algorithms: SHA-512, SHA-256, Whirlpool, Streebog, BLAKE2s-256 • Hidden volumes for plausible deniability • Keyfile support • Biometric unlock (fingerprint / face) Privacy & Security • Disguise mode — app appears as a plain calculator on the home screen • Panic PIN — instantly wipes sensitive data and resets the app • Auto-lock when the…

Privacy and F-Droid

F-Droid builds Arcanum from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.

No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.

Screenshots

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Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.

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FAQ

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Is Arcanum free and open source?

Yes. Arcanum's source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.

How do I install Arcanum?

You can install Arcanum from F-Droid (package zip.arcanum); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v1.7.0).

Is Arcanum still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 25, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Sep 14, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.