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Add to SafariWhen comparing SlideMe 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 SlideMe is ranked 22nd. The most important reason people chose AppBrain is:
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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 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 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 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.
