Online Google Play Store Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Google Play Store as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative 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 loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Google Play Store are Steam, Aptoide, APKMirror and APKPure.

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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

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    • 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
    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.
    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
  2. Steam icon

    Steam

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    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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Steam as an Alternative to Google Play Store
    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.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Steam is a legitimate Google Play Store alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Steam is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Google Play Store.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
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    Aptoide

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    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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Aptoide as an Alternative to Google Play Store
    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Aptoide is a great Google Play Store alternative.

    • Aptoide is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
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    APKMirror

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    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.

    92 APKMirror alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    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.

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

    • APKMirror is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
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    APKPure

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

    88 APKPure alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    Comments about APKPure as an Alternative to Google Play Store
    Shaz Shah
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    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
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks APKPure is a great Google Play Store alternative.

    • APKPure is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
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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

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about Uptodown as an Alternative to Google Play Store
    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
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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
  9. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

     66 likes
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    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...

    59 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
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    Comments about IzzyOnDroid as an Alternative to Google Play Store
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

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

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

    • 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
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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Amazon Appstore

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    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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
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    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
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    another laundering scheme brought to you by Big Tech(tm)

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

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

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    AppBrain is a website which makes sense out of the high number of apps available in the Google Play Store.

    66 AppBrain alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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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

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    • 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

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    • Free
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    • Online
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