Google Play Store (formerly known as Android Market) is Google’s online store where you can search and browse for applications, books, as well as movie rentals from your Android device or your web browser.
Google Play is assuredly the biggest Android app store with more than 1.3 million apps. It is one of the most popular destinations for people who are searching for apps, as well a great way for developers to demonstrate their apps to entire world. Still, there are loads of alternative app stores available for trying out. Here is the list of some great Google App Store alternatives.
Amazon App Store
The Amazon App Store is definitely the Google Play’s highest profile alternative, and it is the default place for Amazon’s Kindle tablets. It is easy to use and polished and although it offers a lot smaller selection of games and apps, everything has passed quality control standards of Amazon. For customers, there are two clear assets to using the Amazon App Store-the promotion of the free application of the day has featured some amazing premium apps, and there is an option to use the feature called Test Drive, which allows you to try out the applications before you buy them.
1Mobile
This app store is mostly used by a lot of Android users who want to find applications that they can’t find on Google Play. This is an application with a vast selection of games and wallpapers, “indie” apps, and it can also update previously downloaded applications from Google Play. It features simple UI and solid performance. It features an Apk Manager too, so you’ll be able to uninstall or install the apps easily and have a good overview of all the .apk files in the download folder.
GetJar
There is a wide repository of free applications here for different platforms, including Android. It is pretty basic, and apps are sectionalized into categories as well as sub-categories, so you can discover what you want easily. Also, each app is commented upon and liked or disliked by the users and it can connect with Facebook too. Through the GetJar Rewards application and the GetJar Gold system, you can find apps adjusted for your requirements, as well as earn rewards which will ensure you upgrade to your favorite apps for free and get you premium apps.
Slide ME
This alternative Google Play app store has a decent user base, and a global reach. This app store offers premium and free apps in different categories and all apps must pass thru a quality control process. Attractive features for the users include support for different payment options (PayPal included) and the store’s availability globally. Moreover, it provides good app descriptions and easy filtering of your searches.
This is just a short list of many alternative Android app stores, as there are a lot more of them available. So, if you’re tired of Google Play, don’t hesitate to try out some of these alternatives.
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