Google Play Store AlternativesOnly apps categorised as App Discovery Services

The best App Discovery alternative to Google Play Store is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Play Store and 14 are App Discovery Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting App Discovery Service alternatives to Google Play Store are Aurora Store, Droid-ify, Uptodown and Neo-Store.

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  1. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

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    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.

    76 F-Droid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about F-Droid as an Alternative to Google Play Store
    Comment summary: F-Droid is praised as a superior alternative to the Google Play Store for users seeking open-source applications, as it offers privacy-respecting and ad-free apps without tracking users. While its interface can be inconsistent, it provides a wide array of free apps. However, some users note it cannot fully replace Google Play Store due to the absence of features like user comments, ratings, and the default inability to install Play Store apps.
    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.

    KeenFlosser
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    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.
    Fnalternativeto Lnalternativeto
    Positive
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    Solid and trustworthy, used this for many years now. Thank you to the kind people that created this for us.

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    • Almost everyone thinks F-Droid is a great Google Play Store alternative.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Google Play Store.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Play Store.

    • 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
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    Aurora Store

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    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.

    74 Aurora Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    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.

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    Looks and feels like google play.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    I can download from Google Play Store anonymously without Google 's tracking.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Aurora Store is a great Google Play Store alternative.

    • 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
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    Uptodown

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    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.

    77 Uptodown alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    waynekoch
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    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
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    There are ???? ???????? ?????????????? for android. There is NO "Apps Store"

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    • Almost everyone thinks Uptodown is a great Google Play Store alternative.

    • Uptodown is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is Free and Proprietary
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    OpenAPK

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    Download free open-source apps in APK format for Android that are safe and respects privacy. Sourced from GitHub, GitLab and beyond.

    53 OpenAPK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Apple App Store

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    Marketplace offering 1.8 million apps in 175 storefronts, with secure payment options, expert-curated collections, daily content updates, strong privacy standards, and strict content moderation. Supports 195 payment methods in 45 currencies and instant downloads.

    66 Apple App Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Safari
    • Apple Car Play
    • visionOS
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    AppAgg

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    A web based Application Aggregator. Support all major platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Steam, GOG, Meta, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo.

    67 AppAgg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    AppRecs

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    The iOS and Android app search engine that can filter out fake reviews, alert you about price drops, and give you app recommendations based on your favorites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    MyAppFree

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    MyAppFree is a discovery platform for apps and games on iOs and Android. Explore a world of applications, games, wallpapers and icon packs: myAppFree adds new content daily, hand-picked by the team, and scouts the best deal available on the store.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Discover new apps and games
    Daily deals and exclusive promotions
    Limited-time giveaways
     
  13. Indus Appstore icon

    Indus Appstore

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    Indus Appstore is a secure, multilingual marketplace offering apps and games with 12+ Indian language support, flexible payment options, and 24/7 developer assistance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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