Top Lightweight Tools Under 10MB
GetApkFree Team
Small, fast Android utilities that do one job well — every app here ships under 10MB and runs comfortably on older hardware.
Storage fills up fastest on the phones that can least afford it. If you are running a device with 32GB or less, a 90MB utility that does one thing is a bad trade.
Everything below is under 10MB installed.
Why size still matters
A smaller APK usually means fewer bundled SDKs, which means fewer background wakeups and less battery drain. It is a rough proxy, not a rule — but it correlates.
| App | Size | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Libre Contacts Backup | 0.0MB | one job, well |
| Emborg | 2.3MB | one job, well |
| Threadcount | 3.0MB | one job, well |
| SyncRecord | 3.0MB | one job, well |
| Tessera QR | 4.0MB | one job, well |
The list
1. Libre Contacts Backup
Around 0.0MB. See Libre Contacts Backup for the current version, minimum Android release and changelog.
2. Emborg
Around 2.3MB. See Emborg for the current version, minimum Android release and changelog.
3. Threadcount
Around 3.0MB. See Threadcount for the current version, minimum Android release and changelog.
4. SyncRecord
Around 3.0MB. See SyncRecord for the current version, minimum Android release and changelog.
5. Tessera QR
Around 4.0MB. See Tessera QR for the current version, minimum Android release and changelog.
Checking size yourself
Every app page lists the download size next to the button. You can also filter the catalogue by the Android version you actually run, which quietly removes a lot of the bloated newer builds:
/?android=8.0&sort=downloads
Start from the catalogue or read the install guide.