When comparing AppBrain vs Uptodown, the Slant community recommends Uptodown for most people. In the question“What is the best Google Play Store alternative?” Uptodown is ranked 10th while AppBrain is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose Uptodown is:
It is available as an Android app that offers app downloads, automatic updates, download backups and rollback to past versions of an app.
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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 Available as a native Android app
It is available as an Android app that offers app downloads, automatic updates, download backups and rollback to past versions of an app.
Pro Banned Play Store apps are available in Uptodown
Pro Multilingual
Available in twelve languages.
Pro Only free apps
All apps are free and legal in this store.
Pro Checks for infected apps
Uptodown uses VirusTotal to check if applications are safe to use.
Pro Multidevice compatibility
Pro Worldwide availability
Pro The app does have categories and it is super easy to download
Pro No user identification required
Pro App descriptions and curated content
Uptodown editors write descriptions and take screenshots for every app that is published.
Pro Download Multiple app simultaneously
You can get app updates earlier than the google play store.
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 Difficult to find apps
No proper filters or search categories to find the right app.