# Arcanum (open-source security app)

> Arcanum is a free, open-source security app for Android. Encrypted container manager compatible with VeraCrypt. It has 157 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

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…

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Esdex/Arcanum |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Other |
| GitHub stars | 157 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/zip.arcanum/ (package zip.arcanum) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://arcanum.zip |
| Official | no |
| Category | Password managers & security |
| Latest release | v1.6 (Sep 10, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 11, 2026 |

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

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