The Best Google Play Store AlternativesTop App Stores & Software Installers like Google Play Store

Google Play Store is described as 'Official Android marketplace for apps, games, books, movies, and more accessible via Android devices and web browsers with user reviews for each item' and is a leading App Store in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Play Store for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Linux apps. The best Google Play Store alternative is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Play Store are Aurora Store, Steam, Aptoide and APKMirror.

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  1. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

     869 likes

    Easily browse and install free open-source Android apps with F-Droid, a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative. No registration required, lightweight, and allows portable use via USB with dark mode support. Excludes tracking, ensuring secure app management.

    77 F-Droid alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    F-Droid vs Google Play Store Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Kelson V
    7

    Good place to find software that won't track you and won't clutter up your phone with ads.

    GoldenCherrie
    Positive
    0

    It feel like freedom from Google.

    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    0

    While some apps are unfortunately Play-exclusive, F-Droid has a fantastic selection of essential apps for all purposes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 26 comments
    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceGoogle Play Store is Free and Proprietary
    • F-Droid is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Play Store is not according to our users
  2. Aurora Store icon

    Aurora Store

     330 likes

    Aurora Store enables you to search and download apps from the official Google Play store. You can check app descriptions, screenshots, updates, reviews, and download the APK directly from Google Play to your device.

    76 Aurora Store alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Aurora Store vs Google Play Store Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    headlines
    7

    Aurora Store lets you download apps from Google Play without a Google account or Google Play Services on your device. Unlike Google Play Store, Aurora Store doesn't have any ads or client-side tracking. Aurora Store also has an advanced search function that lets you filter out paid apps, apps with ads, and apps that require Google Play Services. Finally, Aurora Store shows you exactly which trackers are bundled with each app in the store.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Looks and feels like google play.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    I can download from Google Play Store anonymously without Google 's tracking.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 10 comments
    • Aurora Store is Free and Open SourceGoogle Play Store is Free and Proprietary
    • Aurora Store is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Play Store is not according to our users
  4. Steam icon

    Steam

     2438 likes

    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    66 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • Snapcraft
    Steam Store
     
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    Steam vs Google Play Store Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    Shaz Shah
    2

    I like Steam, but this list is for listing Android-based apps, as an alternative to Google Play Store.

    Wei899
    Negative
    0

    Steam does not offer mobile apps like Google Play Store

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Chalk and Cheese, Steam has morals.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Aptoide icon

    Aptoide

     323 likes

    Aptoide is a distributed 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.

    92 Aptoide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    Aptoide vs Google Play Store Comments
    Shaz Shah
    1

    While it has a huge library of Android apps, Aptoide is not as great as it used to be. Unfortunately, it is easy to download malware disguising itself as a genuine app.

    Guest
    Positive
    8

    Extensive number of Apps available, easy to search; checks your downloaded are up to date; you can update your apps via their update function.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Too much pirate and paid apps for free, and a lot of viruses

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Aptoide is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
  6. APKMirror icon

    APKMirror

     113 likes

    In an effort to make things easy, and maybe even fun, AndroidPolice.com created APK Mirror. Over the past several months, they've been working to build a smooth, reliable, trust-worthy site to host the downloads users love.

    93 APKMirror alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    APKMirror vs Google Play Store Comments
    Shaz Shah
    Positive
    1

    Founded by Artem Russakovskii (the founder of Android Police), APKMirror is a community driven approach to hosting APKs for free apps. If you do have an AOSP device, and don't have access to Google Play Store, this is the next best thing. I use this with F-Droid.

    • APKMirror is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
  7. APKPure icon

    APKPure

     126 likes

    APKPure is a totally free APK downloader for Android phone and tablet. Download apk directly from Android market even without Google play store account.

    89 APKPure alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    APKPure vs Google Play Store Comments
    Shaz Shah
    2

    Handy to have to get hold of apps that you would not get from F-Droid. But, similar to Aptoid, questionable APKs are making their way. It's also a little heavy with advertising notifications.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It works, has no mandatory account creation or subscriptions, has a good selection, and the price is right.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • APKPure is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Uptodown icon

    Uptodown

     88 likes

    Uptodown is an international download site for mobile apps and desktop software. It was created on December 20, 2002, and is based in Málaga, Spain.

    78 Uptodown alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Uptodown vs Google Play Store Comments
    waynekoch
    Positive
    4

    It has all the apps that are relevant on the Google play store along with a ton of cracked apps and not as popular apps as well.This alternative is way better than the Google play store and they also check every app for virus'

    IAmA_D
    Negative
    -3

    There are ???? ???????? ?????????????? for android. There is NO "Apps Store"

    • Uptodown is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is Free and Proprietary
  12. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

     67 likes

    This is an F-Droid style repository for Android apps, provided by IzzyOnDroid. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their...

    60 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    IzzyOnDroid vs Google Play Store Comments
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    i mean its alright, but the platform could be better.

    • IzzyOnDroid is Free and Open SourceGoogle Play Store is Free and Proprietary
    • IzzyOnDroid is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Play Store is not according to our users
  13. OpenAPK icon

    OpenAPK

     33 likes

    Repository offering free, tested, and updated open-source Android apps in APK format, sourced from platforms including GitHub and GitLab. All downloads are privacy-respecting, with no ads or tracking, curated for safety and security across diverse categories.

    53 OpenAPK alternatives

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    • Online
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  14. Amazon Appstore icon

    Amazon Appstore

     71 likes

    The Amazon Appstore is a place to purchase and download apps for your Android device. You can get a paid app for free every day, and see app recommendations based on your past Amazon purchases. You can also test apps on a simulated Android phone using a feature called “Test...

    68 Amazon Appstore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
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    Amazon Appstore vs Google Play Store Comments
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    another laundering scheme brought to you by Big Tech(tm)

    • Amazon Appstore is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
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