Save space and data on your Android phone
Here is a list of lite versions of famous Android apps, designed for low data usage and made for not-so-new smartphones.
Google Go is a lightweight version of the
Google Search app, that allows quick searches without the Google Feed and the Assistant. It's 4 MB in size and requires Android 4.3 or higher.License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Google Assistant Go is a slim edition of
Google Assistant for Android 8.0 and higher which allows you to use your phone hands free.
The program comes with all the feature of the classic version except Actions on Google, Device Actions, reminders and controls for smart home devices.
Youtube Go is a small version of the
YouTube app, designed for limited data or a slow connection. It offers the option to choose the quality level of the video, share it and even to save it for offline viewing. It's 9 MB in size and requires Android 4.1 or higher.License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Maps Go is a web-based version of
Google Maps designed for low RAM devices and slow connections, even 2G.The app on the Google Play Store is currently available only for devices with Android Oreo (Go Edition), but since it's a Progressive Web App (PWA), i.e. an optimized website that simulates a mobile app, you can use it from any device by visiting the link in the Official Website button.
Gboard Go is a lightweight version of
Gboard that looks and works mostly the same as the full app: it supports themes, gestures and integrated search, however, it's missing features like GIF search, stickers and one-handed mode.
The app is available for Android 8.1 devices and it reportedly uses under 40MB of RAM instead of 70MB.
The
Facebook app is recognized as the app with the greatest impact on your phone: it drains battery life, it makes your phone slow and consumes a lot of data and internal storage.
So why not try Facebook Lite, its official reduced version, as replacement?
It offers all the important functions without its many bloated features in just 1.6MB, compared to the 65MB of the main app.License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Messenger Lite is a lightweight version of
Facebook Messenger that allows you to chat with your Facebook friends, make voice calls, send photos, videos and links. It lacks a lot of features, like video chat, chat heads and SMS integration, but it's just 10 MB in size and supports Android 2.3 and above.License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Twitter Lite is a mobile optimized version of
X designed for low data usage. It's a Progressive Web App that offers a much lighter, faster Twitter experience that works well for emerging markets with limited internet reach or access.License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
Spotify Lite features a simpler UI, fewer features, and a lighter experience than
Spotify . It also tracks for storage and data and works better on less stable network conditions and lower end Android phones.License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
With Skype Lite, Microsoft managed to include all the features of
Skype (except animated emojis) in a 13 MB Android app. Unfortunately, in order to use less data, you will get a lower quality for your video calls, but this is what to expect from a lite application. The app requires Android 4.0.3 or higher.License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
LinkedIn Lite is a data optimized version of
LinkedIn , which reduces by 80% the data usage. It includes news feed, jobs, profiles and networks in addition to messages, notifications and search function. The app is only 1 MB in size and requires Android 4.4 or higher.License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Bonus
Files Go is another app made by Google that helps the users to free up space on your Android device by cleaning caches, removing unused apps, duplicate files and old photos. It also provides a storage manager to organize your files and a function to share them without using any data collection. The app is available for Android 5.0 and higher
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
