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Add to SafariWhen comparing SlideMe vs APKPure, the Slant community recommends APKPure for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” APKPure is ranked 3rd while SlideMe is ranked 22nd.
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Pros
Pro Curated apps
Each app submitted to be published on the SlideMe store is reviewed to ensure they meet the standards of the store.
Pro SlideMe developer program
SlideMe offers a free developer services to anyone who makes an account. Some of those services includes SlideLock, a tool for application protection as well as allowing in app billing.
Pro Funds can be added through PayPal or Amazon
In order to purchase apps on the SlideMe store funds need to be added to the users account. Users can do this trough PayPal or Amazon.
Pro Can download APK unavailable in your country
Pro App management
With detailed stats.
Pro Can download previous version APK
Pro Most apps from the Google Play Store
Pro Update suggestions
Has a big selection of modded apps, some free and others at low cost.
Pro Night mode
Pro Less errors than Google Play
Pro Parallel downloads
Can multi-download apps at the same time.
Cons
Con Delay on publishing apps
Since every app published on the store is reviewed it does take time for the review process due to the amount of submissions.
Con Some apps do not show on the webpage but only the SlideMe Android application
It would appear as though some apps do not show up in the store when searching on SlideMe's website, they only show when searching in their Android application.
Con Uploads by Unknown Authors
Tampered apps risk & questionable security.
Con Unknown developers/backers
When you search the entire internet and in several different languages, you cannot find who is behind APKPure. Many people are afraid of using APKPure because the identities of everyone involved is a secret, making it hard to trust them.
Con Malware
Installs malware in background (keylogger as well).
Con Difficult to contact them
There are many people wondering if it is safe and use APKpure, and some who want to tell about apps available on Google Play to put them there, but it's impossible to contact APKPure
Con Annoying ads
It shows a blocking ad on startup, and another ad when you download. They are very annoying ads with sound, and taking up the whole screen.
Con Cumbersome UI
UI feels clunky and promotes sketchy apps
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Con Requires Google Play account
Requires Google Play Developer account to upload an app.
