APK Distribution Service¶

Coming Soon

This service is currently in development and will be launching soon. Visit our Contact page to get notified when it becomes available!

Overview

The Lunar App Distribution Service is a privacy-respecting alternative to traditional mobile app stores. It provides a large-scale APK repository comparable in scope to Google Play, with a focus on transparency, open access, and user anonymity.

🎯 Who Is This For?¶

👨‍💻 ROM Developers

Custom Android ROM developers building privacy-focused distributions

🏢 Enterprise

Enterprise and government-controlled device fleets

🔒 Privacy Users

Privacy-focused Android users seeking alternatives to Google Play

📦 Repository Contents¶

The Lunar APK repository hosts a broad catalog of **over 1 million Android applications**.

🌐 Access Methods¶

Method	URL	Description
🌍 Web UI	https://apk.thelunar.network	Browse and download apps via web interface
🔌 REST API	https://apk.thelunar.network/v1/	Programmatic access for automation
📥 Direct Download	Individual APK links	System or OTA deployment

No Authentication Required

No account, sign-in, or device identifier is required to browse or download APKs.

📱 APK Station - Privacy-First App Store Client¶

**APK Station** is an open-source, privacy-first Android app store client that connects directly to the Lunar APK repository. Experience the full Lunar catalog through a native Android application.

📚 Learn More 📥 Download on GitHub

✨ Key Features¶

🔐 Zero Tracking

No telemetry, no analytics, no data collection

📱 Millions of Apps

Access to over 1 million free applications

🔄 Automatic Updates

Keep your apps up-to-date automatically

🎯 Rob Braxman Curated

Hand-picked app selections and FOSS priority

🛡️ Signature Verification

Verify app authenticity and integrity

📶 Offline Mode

Browse previously synced apps without internet

100% Free Apps Only

APK Station exclusively offers free applications. We do not host or distribute paid apps.

🛡️ MDM Integration¶

APK Station can be deployed in enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) environments, including integration with Lunar Control Center (LCC). This enables organizations to:

Pre-configure APK Station on managed devices
Control app catalog access and permissions
Manage app updates centrally
Integrate with existing device fleet management

API Key Required

MDM deployments require an API key to access the Lunar APK repository programmatically. Contact us to request an API key for your organization.

🔒 Privacy Philosophy¶

Privacy Risk with Traditional App Stores

Commercial app stores like Google Play track every app you browse, download, and install. They collect device identifiers, usage patterns, and behavior data to build detailed user profiles for advertising and analytics.

✨ What Makes Us Different¶

🚫 No User Profiling

We don't track what apps you browse, download, or use

🔓 No Authentication

Access the entire catalog without creating an account

📡 No Device Tracking

We don't collect device IDs, install logs, or usage statistics

🚫 Zero Advertising

No ads, no tracking pixels, no behavioral analytics

Enterprise Deployments

Optional enterprise/government deployments may enable controlled access or private catalogs with additional security features.

🖥️ Web Interface¶

Access the full Lunar APK catalog through our web interface, optimized for both desktop and mobile ROM development workflows.

🌐 Open Web Interface

🔍 Searchable Directory

Search and browse over 1 million apps by name, category, or tag

📂 Organized Collections

Browse curated categories, tags, and app collections

📋 App Metadata

View permissions, signatures, version history, and details

✔️ Signature Verification

Checksums and signature verification for every package

📥 Direct Downloads

One-click APK downloads with no authentication required

🔌 Public API¶

A documented public API allows developers, ROM builders, and automated systems to integrate APK retrieval directly. **Base URL:** `https://apk.thelunar.network/v1/`

🔧 Key Endpoints¶

Search Apps¶

GET /v1/search?q=<query>

Response:

{
  "results": [
    {
      "package": "org.example.app",
      "name": "Example App",
      "latest": "1.4.2",
      "summary": "Lightweight example application."
    }
  ]
}

Retrieve App Metadata¶

GET /v1/app/{package}

Response:

{
  "package": "org.example.app",
  "versions": ["1.4.2", "1.3.8"],
  "permissions": ["android.permission.CAMERA"],
  "signature": "base64-signature",
  "description": "This is an example app.",
  "tags": ["tools", "sample"]
}

Download APK¶

GET /v1/app/{package}/{version}/download

Checksum / Signature Info¶

GET /v1/app/{package}/{version}/verify

🤖 Integration With Android ROMs¶

✨ ROM Integration Options

Use Lunar APK repo as the system app source during build time
Automatically update preloaded apps via the API
Use APK Station app as the built-in app store
Replace Google Play entirely for fully de-Googled distributions

🏢 Enterprise & Government Features¶

For controlled environments, Brax Technologies PBC offers specialized deployment options that can mirror the public catalog or operate fully independently.

🏢 Private Catalogs

Deploy internal-only app catalogs isolated from the public repository

✅ Approval Workflows

Control which apps can be installed with custom approval processes

🔐 Signature Validation

Enforce mandatory signature verification policies across your fleet

📱 Fleet Restrictions

Restrict device access with allowlists and custom permission policies

🔒 Air-Gapped Deployment

Offline or air-gapped repository nodes for isolated networks

Contact Us

Interested in enterprise features? Contact us for custom deployment options.

🚀 Getting Started¶

Ready to integrate APK Distribution?

Visit our APIs page for complete documentation, endpoints, and integration guides.

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