When comparing AppBrain vs DownloadAtoZ, the Slant community recommends AppBrain for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” AppBrain is ranked 11th while DownloadAtoZ is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose AppBrain is:
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Pros
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.
Pro Download apks that can't be downloaded from Google Play
Such include the limited apps video downloader and mp3 downloader.
Pro Direct downloads on website
The site offers direct downloads on the site itself, though they are a little difficult to find.
Pro Apps not carried on Google Play
This includes mods, module apps, region locked apps, and pre-registered games.
Pro APK downloader app
Using AIO, you can download limited apps and videos .
Pro Can provide apk files when the pre-register app came to be released
One of the first of its kind to provide apk files when the pre-register app came to be released. Such include Pokemon Go and Super Mario Run.
Pro Detailed permissions
DownloadAtoZ lists all the permission of the apk file to let you know which permissions on your phone will be used.
Pro Safe to download
AIO check every apk file first and compare it's signature to the original one to make sure it hasn't been modified.
Cons
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.