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 primary destination for Android users that satisfies all our needs for downloading apps and games. But even with its vast collection of millions of apps, you might not find the app that you are looking for.
A particular app may not be available in your region, it may be in the development stage, or your device may not have access to it in Play Store. This is not an issue at all because there are a dozen other Play Store alternatives that are safe to visit.
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.
Installation of apps from any source other than Google Play Store is blocked on Android by default. So the first thing you need to do is to enable app installation from unverified sources. Go to Settings > Security. Tap on “Unknown sources” to enable it.
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
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 you might have already guessed by the name itself, APKMirror is a huge 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.
When you visit the website you will see that the apps are arranged in chronological order neatly on the homepage itself. 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 has all the Samsung-made apps, apart from many other popular Android apps that one might want to download on their device. 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 marketplace for mobile applications which runs on the Android operating system. In Aptoide, unlike the default Google Play Store, there is not a unique and centralized store but each user manages their own store.
F-Droid
F-Droid contains only free and open source apps. It is a non profit volunteer organisation. Anyone can join to help out or contribute funds, and there are no secret agendas or hidden methods of monetization.
