10 Best Google Play Store Alternatives

Since many apps are regularly removed from Google Playstore, you may not find what you need. For the same, you can try out the Best Play Store Alternatives listed in this article. 

Google Play is the go-to platform for Android users, fulfilling all our app and game download needs. But even with its vast collection of millions of apps, you might not find the app that you are looking for.

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An app might not be available in your region, it may still be in development, or your device may not have access to it on the Play Store. This is not an issue at all because there are a dozen other safe Play Store alternatives.

These third party Android app stores not only let you download apps without using Google Play, but they also offer paid apps for free, give a discount on premium apps, or provide other money-saving offers.

Android blocks app installation from sources other than the Google Play Store by default. So, the first thing you need to do is enable app installation from unverified sources. Go to Settings > Security. Tap on “Unknown sources” to enable it.

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Now, feel free to check out this list of app stores for Android.

Top 10 Play Store Alternatives

Amazon App Store for Android

It would be safe to say that Amazon is Google’s biggest competitor. Definitely not as a search engine but surely as a business model. And to give a stiff competition to Google as an application store, Amazon even gives away a paid app for free every day. It's true you can actually get a paid application for free using Amazon’s dedicated app store. Apart from applications, Amazon App Store has books, songs and movies too. Not that the Google Play Store provides the same, Amazon App Store just does so at a ridiculously lower price than Google.

Mobogenie

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Mobogenie Market makes it to number two on our list of Play Store Alternatives. Mobogenie has been around for quite a while now and has its own fanbase who visit the store on a regular basis to download  apps and games for free. Some even say that Mobogenie's 'related apps' search is even superior to Play Store. It also hosts some exclusive applications which are available only on the Mobogenie platform.

GetJar

The  third alternative to Google Play Store is GetJar. It is one  of the oldest available application repository and it offers thousands of android apps and games for free. GetJar is more popular among users than you might think and is definitely a great alternative to the regular Google Play store. Bonus Point, it is one of the most secure application stores out there to download and install.

4. APKMirror

As the name suggests, APKMirror is a vast repository of APKs. APKs are actually executable files of android applications. APKMirror allows you to download tons of free Android APKs. However, APKMirror is a website and doesn't have its own dedicated Android app. APKMirror has a reputation of hosting malware-free applications which are safe to download.

Upon visiting the website, you'll notice that the apps are listed in chronological order on the homepage. It also has dedicated popularity charts based on a monthly, weekly, and 24-hour basis. And obviously you can always use the search bar itself.

Although APKMirror has a beautiful user interface, and is perfect to be used on the desktop but for those trying to use it via smartphone can be very irritating.

5. SlideMe

SlideMe which is the fifth alternative to Play Store on our list is also one of the oldest Application Stores out there for Android apps. It is safe to download and very easy to use. SlideMe too provides free and premium apps in various categories. However every application that is featured on the SlideMe store have to pass through a quality control process.

6. AppBrain

AppBrain is perhaps the best platform to find premium apps for free.  This is because AppBrain has a direct contract with the developers of applications themselves. Developer allows their applications to be made available for free for a limited time on AppBrain.  AppBrain in return publicizes their app. The repository of paid applications which is boasted by the AppBrain is one of a kind and cannot be seen anywhere else. Apart from having a  dedicated android app, AppBrain also has its own website for its users to access its catalog. But to download an application from AppBrain, you must have an AppBrain Account. Otherwise, you will be redirected to Play Store when you download an app.

7. Galaxy Apps

If you were finding it difficult to trust any of the above alternatives, you shall definitely trust this one.Galaxy Apps is the Application Store by Samsung. You must have seen it on an Android device from Samsung.

It features all Samsung-made apps, along with many other popular Android apps that users may want to download. However, the Galaxy app store is exclusive to Samsung-made devices including smartphones and smartwatches.

8. GetAPK Market

GetAPK Market is one of the biggest names when it comes to Application markets. It has all applications available for free on it. A simple search will lead you to your app. It has a clean user interface and huge popularity amongst users.

Aptoide

Aptoide is an alternative app marketplace for Android devices. Unlike the Google Play Store, Aptoide doesn't have a single, centralized store—each user can manage their own store.

F-Droid

F-Droid exclusively offers free and open-source apps. It's run by a nonprofit volunteer organization, open to anyone who wants to contribute or donate, with no hidden agendas or monetization schemes.

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Final Take!

I hope that this article helped you learn everything you need to know about Play Store alternatives. In case if you face any difficulty, please feel free to comment and let us know. We will get back to you as soon as possible. I hope you found the article informative and enjoyed reading it. This is all for the day. Thanks for reading!

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