AppBrain AlternativesApp Stores & Software Installers like AppBrain

AppBrain is described as 'Website which makes sense out of the high number of apps available in the Google Play Store' and is a very popular App Store in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AppBrain for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Kindle Fire apps. The best AppBrain alternative is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AppBrain are Aurora Store, Obtainium, Google Play Store and OpenAPK.

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AppBrain alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
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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.

    73 F-Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    F-Droid screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom Repos
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Distributed
    5.  Auto Update
    6.  App Discovery
    7.  Package Manager
    8.  Categories
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Software Installer
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Software Management

    F-Droid VS AppBrain

     

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

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AppBrain.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceAppBrain is Free and Proprietary
    • F-Droid is Privacy focused and LightweightAppBrain is not according to our users
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    Aurora Store

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    Aurora Store is an unofficial, FOSS client to Google's Play Store with an elegant design. Not only does Aurora Store download, update, and search for apps like the Play Store, it also empowers the user with new features.

    71 Aurora Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Aurora Store screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Package Manager
    6.  Download old versions
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Software Installer
    10.  Advanced searching
    11.  Filters

    Aurora Store VS AppBrain

     
  4. Obtainium icon

    Obtainium

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    Obtainium allows you to install and update Open-Source Apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available.

    51 Obtainium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Obtainium screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Control Updates
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Update Notifier
    7.  Auto Update
    8.  Reliable update information
    9.  Data export/import

    Obtainium VS AppBrain

     
  5. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

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    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    94 Google Play Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    Google Play Store screenshot 1

    Google Play Store Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Google Apps integration
    3.  Android tv
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Categories
    6.  Update Notifier
    7.  Notifications
    8.  Support for Hotkeys

    Google Play Store VS AppBrain

     
  6. OpenAPK icon

    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.

    50 OpenAPK alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    OpenAPK screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Apk download
    6.  Integrated Search
    7.  Category Filters
    8.  Categories

    OpenAPK VS AppBrain

     
  7. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

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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...

    54 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    IzzyOnDroid screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Track multiple packages

    IzzyOnDroid VS AppBrain

     
  9. Aptoide icon

    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.

    94 Aptoide alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Aptoide screenshot 1

    Aptoide Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  Distributed marketplace
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Windows XP Compatibility

    Aptoide VS AppBrain

     
  10. Apple App Store icon

    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.

    67 Apple App Store alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Safari
    • Apple Car Play
    • visionOS
    Apple App Store screenshot 1

    Apple App Store Features

    1.  App Discovery
    2.  File Hosting
    3.  Crowdsourced
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  User Rating

    Apple App Store VS AppBrain

     

    • Apple App Store is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to AppBrain.

    • Apple App Store is Freemium and ProprietaryAppBrain is Free and Proprietary
  11. AppAgg icon

    AppAgg

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

    69 AppAgg alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AppAgg screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Discovery engine
    3.  Price Alerts
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  No registration required
    7.  User Rating
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Discounts
    11.  App Reviews
    12.  Integrated Search

    AppAgg VS AppBrain

     
  12. APKMirror icon

    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.

    94 APKMirror alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKMirror screenshot 1

    APKMirror Features

    1.  Apk download
    2.  Download old versions
    3.  MD5 signature
    4.  No registration required

    APKMirror VS AppBrain

     
  13. APKPure icon

    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.

    92 APKPure alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKPure screenshot 1
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    APKPure Features

    1.  Apk download
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Beat maker
    5.  Download old versions
    6.  Page labeling
    7.  Update Notifier
    8.  White-labeled

    APKPure VS AppBrain

     
  14. Blays Hub icon

    Blays Hub

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    Download, Install and Share apps & mods easily. FOSS and features Material You UI.

    47 Blays Hub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Blays Hub screenshot 1
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    Blays Hub Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Auto Update
    3.  Apk download

    Blays Hub VS AppBrain

     
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