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Add to SafariWhen comparing AppBrain 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 AppBrain is ranked 11th.
Specs
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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 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 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.
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.
