Play Store Alternatives: The 5 Best Apps for Android
In addition to the Google Play Store, there are numerous alternatives you can use to get your apps. We present the best alternative app markets for Android in this article.
1. Play store alternative: Amazon Underground
While there used to be a separate Amazon app shop, it is now being replaced by Amazon Underground:
- One of the best-known alternatives to the Google Play Store is the Amazon Underground app. You can find your own app charts and collections of useful applications from various categories.
- A special feature is that the apps in this store are free. Amazon pays developers based on how long they use the apps.
- To use the store, however, you need an Amazon account. The app also requires a lot of permissions, which should annoy some users.
2. Play store alternative: Aptoide
- At Aptoide you get numerous apps that you cannot find in the Google Play Store. However, caution is required so that you do not catch malware.
- In addition, you may not download free apps that normally cost money. You can find more information about aptoids in our separate article.
3. Play store alternative: Getjar
- The independent App Store Getjar has over 150, 000 applications for your Android smartphone or tablet.
- These include numerous apps that are subject to a charge from other sources and that are legally available for free download from Getjar.
4. Play store alternative: SlideME
- Another alternative to the Google Play Store is SlideME. Well-known as well as less-known applications for Android bustle here.
- You can pay for paid apps via PayPal or credit card.
5. Play store alternative: Yandex Store
- The Russian Google competitor Yandex offers its own app store for Android with the Yandex Store and attaches particular importance to security.
- The provider states that all apps are Kaspersky-tested, so that no malware lands on your smartphone. To download apps, you must first create a user account.
