Pitak

Parallel Line Foundation | Reading

11 Downloads 58 Views v1.1 36.29 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

Pitak is a reading application developed by Parallel Line Foundation, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.1 weighing in at 36.29 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 36.29 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Parallel Line Foundation" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Pitak is a privacy-first, offline personal library catalogue. Catalogue your books, lend them to borrowers from an encrypted vault, keep a wishlist, import/export your data, make portable backups, and optionally publish a read-only library site.

Features:

* Library — add, edit, search, sort and filter books; soft-delete with restore; on-device cover capture; ISBN barcode scan with metadata lookup (Open Library → Google Books, chained and cached).
* Borrowers vault — a persistent, AES-256-GCM encrypted store for borrowers and loans, unlocked by a passphrase (Argon2id key derivation). Optional biometric unlock.
* Wishlist — track books to acquire; move them to the library on purchase.
* Import / Export — JSON, CSV (including Goodreads import), and paginated PDF export with Indic-script support.
* Backup / Restore — portable .pitabak archives.
* Publish — optionally push a read-only library viewer to GitHub Pages, with PII redaction.
* App-lock — optional biometric/device-credential gate before the library screen.

Privacy posture: local-first by default. Sensitive data lives in the platform Keystore; secrets are held as wipeable bytes. Network calls happen only on explicit user action (ISBN lookup, publish, opt-in remote covers). Screenshots are blocked while sensitive data is visible.

The cryptographic core is written in Rust and built entirely from source.

Details

Version	v1.1
Size	36.29 MB
Developer	Parallel Line Foundation
Category	Reading
Package	dev.khoj.pitaka.fdroid
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	11

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pitak free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Pitak require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Pitak safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Parallel Line Foundation. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Pitak?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install Pitak

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded dev.khoj.pitaka.fdroid.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Pitak» by Parallel Line Foundation and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.