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Add to SafariWhen comparing Samsung GALAXY Apps vs Uptodown, the Slant community recommends Uptodown for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” Uptodown is ranked 10th while Samsung GALAXY Apps is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Uptodown is:
It is available as an Android app that offers app downloads, automatic updates, download backups and rollback to past versions of an app.
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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 Available as a native Android app
It is available as an Android app that offers app downloads, automatic updates, download backups and rollback to past versions of an app.
Pro Banned Play Store apps are available in Uptodown
Pro Multilingual
Available in twelve languages.
Pro Only free apps
All apps are free and legal in this store.
Pro Checks for infected apps
Uptodown uses VirusTotal to check if applications are safe to use.
Pro Multidevice compatibility
Pro Worldwide availability
Pro The app does have categories and it is super easy to download
Pro No user identification required
Pro App descriptions and curated content
Uptodown editors write descriptions and take screenshots for every app that is published.
Pro Download Multiple app simultaneously
You can get app updates earlier than the google play store.
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 Difficult to find apps
No proper filters or search categories to find the right app.
