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Add to SafariWhen comparing 1Mobile vs LG SmartWorld, the Slant community recommends LG SmartWorld for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” LG SmartWorld is ranked 5th while 1Mobile is ranked 24th. The most important reason people chose LG SmartWorld is:
LG SmartWorld recommends user specific content through gender, age group, or model of device. This allows the user to find apps tailored to their liking based on things such as recent use. This also allows for one to find apps they may not have known about easily, as they too are recommended to them.
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Pros
Pro Direct downloads from website
For users that do not want to use 1Mobiles Android app there is the option of directly downloading apk's from the webpage.
Pro 1Mobile developer console
1Mobile offers resources for developers to publish apps on their store. Making for an easy way to get started publishing on their platform.
Pro Fast
The app controls and navigates quickly with no lag and fast downloads. Overall a swift app to use, especially when compared to other stores that lag and have slow downloads.
Pro Interesting recommendations
LG SmartWorld recommends user specific content through gender, age group, or model of device. This allows the user to find apps tailored to their liking based on things such as recent use. This also allows for one to find apps they may not have known about easily, as they too are recommended to them.
Pro Easy to install
Just navigate to this page to download the install file for the store.
Pro Great for customizing an LG device
LG SmartWorld is LG's storefront that offers apps for LG smart TVs and mobile devices, which gives LG a place to distribute their own apps and themes for said devices. Their ecosystem allows them to easily distribute apps, themes, etc., without the need for a third party store.
Pro Takes PayPal and credit cards for payments
Users can use their PayPal account or a credit card to purchase paid apps in the LG SmartWorld app. Taking PayPal allows for an easy way to purchase apps for those who do not have or want to use credit/debit cards.
Pro Developer services
LG SmartWorld offers developer services so devs can publish apps on their store. On top of their content management system, LG also offers tips on how to develop apps specifically for their devices to utilize features such as Dual Window.
Cons
Con Outdated apps
Con Seems a bit fishy
With zero information on how devs can upload content to their store it does strike as questionable as to where all of their apps are coming from. Being that every app on the store is free they could potentially just be pulling apps from the Google Play Store.
Seeing links at the bottom of their store that say "crack apk" that lead to a pirate apk store also does not instill much confidence in this market.
Con Difficult to install on non LG devices
The app will have to be side-loaded unofficially as the website (where the install file can be downloaded) only recognizes specific LG devices. Places such as XDA Forums may have the .apk listed for those who would like to find it.
Con Lacking content
There are only 8 themes left. No longer has a wide selection. Lg phones are dying
Con Only works 100 percent on LG devices
Not all apps will be available for users on devices other than an LG, especially the LG device specific themes. This can be an issue for those who would like to see their device themed more like an LG device, or for those who wish to use LG specific apps on a non LG device.
Con In Korean on some phones
The Korean version of the app is installed on some phones.
Con Greedy
Con Garbage
Get better elsewhere.
