Mika
Mika is a free, open-source Android assistant that carries out tasks in other apps from voice commands, running them on a hidden background screen.
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Pricing and API checked by an OpenBeat editor on Nov 10, 2026 · facts from the maker’s own site ·
Tool insights
Mika lets you speak a request and have it carried out inside Android apps without taking over your main screen. It connects straight to the AI model you choose, so you decide which provider sees your data.
Most phone assistants can only work with apps that offer official integrations, which leaves many everyday tasks to be done by hand. Mika instead reads the screen and taps buttons like a person would, so it can handle apps that have no API.
Android users who like to try early open-source software and want an assistant that works with their own AI model account or a local model. People on older Android versions, or who need a finished and fully stable product, should probably wait.
What it does
Mika is an open-source AI assistant for Android. You give it a voice command, and it operates other apps for you. It does this on a hidden background screen, so your main screen stays free for other things while a task runs.
It works by reading what is on the screen and tapping buttons. It does not need the apps to offer an API. The maker is 王赞 and contributors. The project is in an early public beta.
Key features
- Runs Android apps on a hidden background screen.
- Uses screen reading and button tapping, so no app APIs are needed.
- Asks for your confirmation before orders and payments.
- Marks login and verification-code steps as needing your input.
- Stores API keys and memory encrypted on the device.
- Connects directly to the models you pick. There is no Mika server in between.
- Leaves the main screen usable while tasks run.
Supported models and providers listed in the facts: DeepSeek, Qwen (通义), Kimi, OpenAI and local models.
Pricing
As of November 2026, Mika is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license. No paid plans are listed. Note that the model provider you connect may charge for its own API use. Mika's facts do not say what those costs are, and they depend on the provider you choose.
API and integrations
Whether Mika offers its own API is not stated on the maker's site. No SDKs are listed. For models, it integrates with DeepSeek, Qwen (通义), Kimi, OpenAI and local models. The only platform is Android. The code is on GitHub, which showed about 7,900 stars and release v0.1.38 dated 2026-11-07 at the time of writing.
Good to know
- It needs Android 12 or higher. Android 14 or newer is recommended.
- The download is an APK, with an arm64 build.
- It is an early public beta, so expect rough edges.
- Automating third-party apps and websites may violate their user agreements. Check the terms of the services you use.
- Because it connects directly to your chosen model, your prompts and screen content go to that provider, or stay on the device if you use a local model.
FAQ
Is Mika free?
Yes. As of November 2026, Mika is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, and no paid plans are listed. The AI model provider you connect, such as OpenAI, may charge separately for its own usage.
What Android version does Mika need?
Mika requires Android 12 or higher, and Android 14 or newer is recommended. The download is an APK with an arm64 build.
Which AI models does Mika work with?
Mika connects directly to DeepSeek, Qwen (通义), Kimi, OpenAI and local models. It has no Mika server in between, and API keys are stored encrypted on the device.
Does Mika ask before making payments?
Yes. According to the maker, Mika asks for confirmation before orders and payments. It also marks login and verification-code steps as needing your input.
Is it safe to use Mika with third-party apps?
Automating third-party apps and websites may violate their user agreements, so check their terms first. Mika is also an early public beta, so it may still have bugs.
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