# LibrePods app brings full AirPods features to Android for $4.99

Source: https://idevice.com/librepods-app-which-lets-airpods-play-well-with-android-phones-finally-ends-its-
Published: 2026-04-28

## What happened

LibrePods, a free open-source app, now lets Android users access AirPods features like noise control and ear detection through the Google Play Store, no longer requiring risky root access.

## Sources

- [LibrePods app, which lets AirPods play well with Android phones, finally ends its biggest hassle](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/librepods-app-which-lets-airpods-play-well-with-android-phones-finally-ends-its-biggest-hassle/) (Digital Trends, 2026-04-28)
- [This App Lets You Use All Your AirPods' Features on Any Android](https://lifehacker.com/tech/librepod-airpod-app-android?utm_medium=RSS) (Lifehacker, 2026-04-29)