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Add to SafariWhen comparing Amazon Appstore vs Huawei Watch, the Slant community recommends Amazon Appstore for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” Amazon Appstore is ranked 8th while Huawei Watch is ranked 20th. The most important reason people chose Amazon Appstore is:
"Actually free" apps with free in-app purchases. This only applies to a selection of older apps with the "actually free" banner, not to everything.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Amazon Underground
"Actually free" apps with free in-app purchases. This only applies to a selection of older apps with the "actually free" banner, not to everything.
Pro Sideloads on any Android device
It's not just for Kindle.
Pro Convenient
Using the Amazon Appstore is pretty convenient as a very large portion of the population already have an Amazon account from using their normal website for ordering goods. Also the fact that they allow anyone to install the store onto their devices means the users collection of apps can be installed easily.
Pro Apps don't need the Google Play services
Amazon uses its own API.
Pro Amazon developer services
Amazon offers app publishing to their users along with tools to pre-test their apps for compatibility. This allows for easy access to publishers in order to get their apps n the store.
Pro Exclusives
The Amazon Appstore gets exclusives from time to time such as The Wolf Among Us or République. Though some of the exclusives are also tied to their own hardware such as the HDX. Not only is this a good incentive to purchase Amazon Android devices, but it also shows a commitment to feature hardcore games on their app store.
Pro Curated selection of apps
Unlike the Google Play Store where anyone can publish anything they like, the Amazon Appstore has a review process before an app is allowed to be published to the store. This means everything is curated and supposedly is guaranteed to work as well as safe to use.
Pro Good display
At 286ppi Huawei has the best pixel density of any smartwatches currently available and is protected by sapphire glass.
Pro Good build quality
The watch has a corrosive-resistant stainless steel unibody casing that measure 42mm in diameter and a sapphire display.
Pro Can be used with gloves and wet hands
Pro Supports Google Fit and Jawbone
Pro Measures elevation
Built-in barometer is capable of measuring elevation.
Pro Customizable
The watch is available in gold, silver, and black finishes and has standard 18mm interchangeable straps.
Cons
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Con Fewer apps than Google Play Store
There are far fewer apps on the Amazon Appstore than the Google Play Store. The apps that are available on Amazon are also slower to get updates, in part due to the store not being as popular as well as the verification process Amazon uses to ensure the apps are of quality and are not spyware.
Con Cumbersome developer interface
Previous APK is carried over when updating which can lead to errors if you change the signing keys. Screenshots also have to be a specific resolution
Con Apps can not be used if store is uninstalled
Any app installed from the Amazon Appstore will not work if the Amazon Appstore itself is uninstalled. this is basically a DRM system where in any app from the store will not work if the store is not installed.
Con Somewhat thick
The watch is just slightly too thick for comfort.
