Download Navi is a free, open-source download manager for Android 4.4 and later. It can pause and resume downloads, keep them running in the background, and handle several at once, with three simultaneous downloads as the default. Multipart downloads can be split into as many as 16 parts. The app works with browsers and also has a built-in browser. Connection settings let users restrict downloads to unmetered connections and adjust roaming and user-agent controls. Additional tools include download speed limits, MD5 and SHA-256 hash calculation, and actions that run automatically when a download finishes. On Android 8.0 and later, it can unpack ZIP, TAR, and 7z archives automatically. The project README also names Android TV and Chrome OS as supported. Its privacy policy says permission-based information stays on the device, and the developer does not collect usage or personally identifiable data except when users send crash logs. The project accepts error reports through GitHub issues and welcomes contributions. Download Navi is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or, at the user's option, a later version.
Who it is for
Download Navi suits Android users who want controls for pausing, resuming, and running downloads in the background, including multipart downloads. It may also suit people who want browser support, archive unpacking on Android 8.0 or later, and locally stored permission-based information.
What is good
- Free and open source under GNU GPL version 3 or later.
- Pauses, resumes, and runs downloads in the background.
- Supports simultaneous downloads, defaulting to three.
- Multipart downloads can use up to 16 parts.
- Calculates MD5 and SHA-256 hashes.
- Automatically unpacks ZIP, TAR, and 7z on Android 8.0+.
What to know first
- The listed platform is Android.
- Automatic archive unpacking requires Android 8.0 or later.
- The default simultaneous download count is three.
Verdict
Choose Download Navi if you want a free Android download manager with pause and resume controls, multipart downloads, and browser support. Its listed platform is Android, and automatic archive unpacking requires Android 8.0 or later.
Get started with Download Navi
- Open the project website on GitHub.
- Use an Android device running Android 4.4 or later.
- Use Download Navi with a browser or its built-in browser.
- Set connection controls, speed limits, or automatic completion actions as needed.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan is listed at no cost. Simultaneous downloads default to three, multipart downloads support up to 16 parts, and automatic archive unpacking requires Android 8.0 or later.
Questions about Download Navi
Is Download Navi free?
Yes. Its Free plan is listed at no cost, and the app is described as free and open source.
Which platforms does it support?
Android is the listed platform, with Android 4.4 or later required. The README also lists Android TV and Chrome OS support.
Does it support browsers?
Yes. It supports browsers and includes a built-in browser.
Can it unpack archives automatically?
On Android 8.0 and later, it can automatically unpack ZIP, TAR, and 7z archives.
What license does it use?
The repository licenses Download Navi under GNU GPL version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version.
What information does the developer collect?
The privacy policy says the developer does not collect usage or personally identifiable data except when users send crash logs. Information accessed through app permissions is stored locally on the device.
Download Navi plans and pricing
All plansCompared on download manager software
- Free plan
- Yes
