When comparing Samsung GALAXY Apps vs AppBrain, the Slant community recommends AppBrain for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” AppBrain is ranked 11th while Samsung GALAXY Apps is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose AppBrain is:
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Pros
Pro Will offer exclusive apps
Samsung claims that the GALAXY Apps store will carry exclusive apps. Most likely they will be of the proprietary type.
Pro Mobile app designed to look native on Android Lollipop (Material Design)
With the name re-brand (to differentiate between its most likely upcoming Tizen app store) there was also a design re-brand that has not only made performance improvements but also improvements to its looks that fit in with the new Android L design.
Pro Samsung Developers
Samsung offers a wide range of tools and an SDK to developers for their platforms including their Samsung GALAXY devices.
Pro Will be available in a multitude of countries
Samsung states that the store will eventually be available in 161 different countries.
Pro The apps are submitted by their original authors
This adds to security.
Pro Available to all countries and territories
AppBrain is available for use to users and developers alike in all countries and territories. Something even the Google Play Store does not do.
Pro Detailed changelogs, downloads, and version history
Pro Installs apps directly to users device
AppBrain has the ability to install apps directly to the users device making the download function work the same as the stock Google Play Store.
Pro Built-in developer services
AppBrain provides their own SDK tool called AppLift which give developers the option to monetize their apps.
Cons
Con Offers less apps that are also easily found on the Google Play Store
There are less apps on the Samsung GALAXY Apps store with the majority already being on the Google Play Store as well.
Con Limited App installation
If a Non-Samsung user will try to install this app then it will not be possible for him/her as it is limited due to the device authority!
Con You need an account
You have to create an account in order to use Samsung GALAXY Apps.
Con Only for Samsung devices
Can't install in other devices
Con Just a front end for Google Play Store
Application installs and updates are just redirects to the Google Play Store, which means this app will not fully manage apps without the Play Store installed.
Con Smaller selection of apps compared to the Google Play Store
Like all Android app alternative stores, AppBrain has a smaller selection of app when compared to Google.
Con Requires AppBrain login
If you are not signed in, it will redirect you to the Google Play Store.