Download Navi

Download Navi is a free, open-source download manager for Android 4.4 and later. It supports pausing and resuming downloads, background activity, and simultaneous downloads, with three as the default number. Multipart downloading supports up to 16 parts. The app works with browsers and includes a built-in browser. Connection controls can restrict downloads to unmetered connections, and include roaming and user-agent settings. Other tools include speed limits, MD5 and SHA-256 hash calculation, and automatic actions after downloads finish. On Android 8.0 and later, it can automatically unpack ZIP, TAR, and 7z archives. The project README also lists Android TV and Chrome OS support. 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, according to the policy. Users can report errors through GitHub issues, and contributions, suggestions, and bug fixes are welcome. The repository lists the GNU GPL version 3 license, or any later version at the user’s option.

Download Navi offers a broad set of download controls at no cost, including browser support and multipart downloads. Check the Android version requirements for archive unpacking and the default simultaneous-download setting.

It suits Android users who want download controls such as pause and resume, multipart downloading, browser support, and archive unpacking. It may also suit users who prefer free, open-source software.

Overview

Download Navi is a free, open-source download manager for Android 4.4 and later. It suits Android users who want control over simultaneous and multipart downloads, plus browser support. Its controls make it a capable no-cost option, though archive unpacking requires Android 8.0 or later.

Key features

Download Navi can pause and resume downloads, keep them running in the background, and handle several at once; the default is three simultaneous downloads. Multipart downloading can split a download into as many as 16 parts, giving users another way to manage large files. These controls are useful for people who regularly download files on Android, though the default concurrency may need adjustment for different workloads.

The app supports browsers and includes its own built-in browser, so it can fit into more than one browsing workflow. Users can limit downloads to unmetered connections and adjust roaming and user-agent controls. Speed limits, MD5 and SHA-256 hash calculations, and automatic actions after a download finishes add practical tools for managing transfers and checking files.

Automatic archive unpacking covers ZIP, TAR, and 7z, but only on Android 8.0 and later. That makes the feature useful on newer devices, while users on Android 4.4 through 7.1 should not expect it. The project also identifies Android TV and Chrome OS support.

The privacy policy says app-permission data stays on the device and the developer does not collect usage or personally identifiable data, except when users send crash logs. Users can submit logs to help diagnose bugs; the policy says logs and the sender's email are deleted when no longer needed and are not shared with third parties. The app's capabilities include storage and network access, startup, vibration, shortcuts, Wi-Fi visibility, and preventing sleep. The project welcomes bug reports through GitHub issues, as well as suggestions and contributions.

Pricing

Free — free. The plan includes the Android 4.4+ download manager, a default of three simultaneous downloads, and multipart downloads with up to 16 parts. There is no paid tier or free-trial period in this offer. For users who need these transfer controls on Android, the free plan carries no subscription cost; its platform scope is Android.

Platforms

Download Navi supports Android, with a minimum version of 4.4. Browser integration includes support for browsers and a built-in browser. Android TV and Chrome OS are also identified as supported device environments.

Who it's for

Download Navi is a strong fit for Android users who download files often and want pause and resume controls, background transfers, configurable network use, and multipart downloads without paying. Its hash tools and post-download actions also suit users who want more control over file handling. It is less suitable for someone who needs archive unpacking on an older Android release or a download manager for a different platform.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free Android app combines pause and resume, background transfers, up to 16-part downloads, browser support, and a built-in browser.
• Pros: Unmetered-connection restrictions, roaming and user-agent controls, speed limits, hash calculations, and automatic finish actions give users detailed transfer controls.
• Pros: The privacy policy describes local handling of permission data and limited crash-log collection, with logs and sender email deleted when no longer needed.
• Cons: The default is three simultaneous downloads, so users who want a different queue size may need to change that setting.
• Cons: Automatic ZIP, TAR, and 7z unpacking requires Android 8.0 or later, despite the app supporting Android 4.4 and later.
• Cons: The listed platform scope is Android, which rules it out for users seeking a desktop download manager.

Alternatives

Choose GlassWire if you want bandwidth monitoring across Android, web, or Windows. Its free plan covers one day of bandwidth usage and 24 hours of network history, with current-day alert logs; its Personal Plan is $2.99 a month.

ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer is an option for readers seeking a network-analysis product with a free edition limited to two interfaces, or a Standard Edition at $172 a month for 10 interfaces.

Bandwidth Monitor is another free alternative, with platform support spanning API, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows.

SparrowIQ is a paid alternative with a free trial and support for Android, iOS, web, and Windows; its SparrowIQ 15 plan requires a quote.

SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager may suit users seeking Linux, macOS, or Windows support; its free Lite plan includes five rules or streams, usage reports, live monitoring, and penalties for heavy downloads and uploads.

bwmon is a free, self-hosted option for a single Linux host, while Nagios XI offers a free, self-supported plan capped at seven nodes or 100 services, whichever comes first.

ntopng is another free, open-source choice for network practitioners, with its Community edition designed for small networks and a suggested maximum of 256 live local hosts.

Browse the Download Manager Software list for more download tools, or the Bandwidth Monitoring Software list for network-usage products.

Verdict

Download Navi is an easy recommendation for Android users who want a free download manager with meaningful control over transfers, browser support, and file-handling tools. Its main advantage is the range of capabilities at no cost; look elsewhere if you need desktop coverage or archive unpacking on Android versions below 8.0.