Alternatives
to Google Play
Our favorite
Google Play Store alternative app is SlideMe, where you can find a whole bunch
of cool, hand-picked apps that have been individually tested and approved. Now
that's something you'll never find in the Play Store.
Offline
Android apps
We've got
the best of the best of offline apps for Android for your offline enjoyment.
One of the very best offline Android apps of all is Pocket, and offline reader
app that saves text and images for reading later on. No more bookmarking, link
sharing or copy pasting when you've Pocket in your pocket.
Security and
maintenance apps
AVG is one
of the best anti-virus apps for Android. Even if your browsing and app
downloading habits are completely safe, you can never be too careful. Check out
AVG for a discreet solution.
Apps for
rooters and modders
When it
comes to the best Android launchers, smart launcher is one of our favorites due
to its unique, ultra-cool design. If you can’t find a theme to suit you here,
we don’t know where you will.
Productivity
apps
Expensify is
one of our best Android productivity apps simply for managing your budget. You
can make it as simple or as detailed as you want, and track all of your
spending in an easy-to-use format. It’s
great free business travel app that you shouldn’t be without.
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Video apps
VLC for
Android came out of beta back in December, meaning that it's now stable and
ready for everyone to use. It supports a huge number of video formats. You can
use hardware acceleration to take advantage of those four or eight cores on
your device and really get the most out of your videos. The pinch-to-zoom
feature is pretty neat too.
Music apps
One of the
best music player apps for Android is Poweramp. It’s a great way to enjoy your
favorite music, with a ton of options and support for almost any type of file.
You can’t go wrong with Poweramp
Android
keyboard apps
One of best
Android keyboard apps is Swiftkey, a free keyboard app which makes typing just
about as simple as it can be, and has great swipe options, predictions,
adaptive-learning and more.
Android
camera apps
Camera360
Ultimate made its way onto our best Android camera apps list because it houses
so many features, including over 200 filters, NFC photo sharing, and a blissful
absence of ads. It's a comprehensive free app that ensures you get the best out
of your Android camera.
Android
browser
Dolphin
Browser is one of the best Android browsers you can get. It's free, it looks
great, it comes with tons of features, and it supports Adobe Flash Player - the
multimedia player that just won't die.
Messenger
apps
WhatsApp is best
Android messenger for many reasons, including group chats, a great interface
and of course the fact that everyone uses it. It's basically the default
smartphone messaging app.
Android lock
screen apps
you can do things on your smartphone or tablet without even having to unlock it. From checking notifications, calendar reminders, music controls, missed calls, Quick Settings and more, Next Lock Screen lets you take control of your locked phone. Next will even suggest apps based on your location
Weather and
GPS apps
Yahoo!
Weather is simple to use, and it presents all of the information you require at a glance.
It also comes with a nice widget too.
Fitness and
lifestyle apps
Calorie Counter
by MyFitnessPal provides a great way to lose weight and stay in shape. Simply
enter your weight and height, and Calorie Counter will tell you how many
calories you can consume each day while losing weight. It requires a little
effort on the part of the user, but it’s worth it.
