N-Zik
N-Zik is a free, open-source YouTube and video client for Android. A modern, multilingual YouTube Music client for Android with offline support. It has 249 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
- Android
- Kotlin Multiplatform
- YouTube & video clients
- Actively maintained
About N-Zik
N-Zik is your open-source, multilingual YouTube Music client for Android. A fork of Kreate focused on performance, UI polish, bug fixes, and long-term support. Note: N-Zik started as a side project. For more mature alternatives, check Metrolist, VIVI Music, or RiPlay. AI Usage: I use generative AI for code (via BMAD Method), reviewed and tested before shipping. Whether casual listener or audiophile, N-Zik gives you full control over your music without compromising privacy. WHY N-ZIK? No ads, background playback, offline caching, customizable UI — free, always.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds N-Zik from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
- Relies on a non-free network service
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is N-Zik?
N-Zik is a free, open-source YouTube and video client for Android. A modern, multilingual YouTube Music client for Android with offline support. It has 249 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
Is N-Zik free and open source?
Yes. N-Zik's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid flags these anti-features on its latest build: relies on a non-free network service.
How do I install N-Zik?
You can install N-Zik from F-Droid (package com.nevar.nzik.foss); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v8.4.0).
Is N-Zik still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Oct 2, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.